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Firriato Le Sabbie dell’Etna Bianco vs Cantina Colli Morenici Custoza

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Firriato Le Sabbie dell’Etna Bianco
Etna, Italy · White blend
€16
The steal
Close cousin
Cantina Colli Morenici Custoza
Bianco di Custoza, Italy · White blend
€6 save €10

Tale of the taste

Firriato Le Sabbie dell’Etna Bianco Cantina Colli Morenici Custoza
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 7 · +4 on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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