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Elena Walch Beyond the Clouds vs Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Elena Walch Beyond the Clouds
Südtirol - Alto Adige, Italy · White blend
€65
The steal
Close cousin
Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano
Friuli, Italy · White blend
€15 save €50

Tale of the taste

Elena Walch Beyond the Clouds Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Arneis in the blendSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 23% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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