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Franz Hirtzberger Ried Setzberg - Riesling Smaragd vs Jakob Schneider Niederhäuser Felsensteyer Riesling Trocken

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Franz Hirtzberger Ried Setzberg - Riesling Smaragd
Wachau, Austria · Riesling
€64
The steal
Close cousin
Jakob Schneider Niederhäuser Felsensteyer Riesling Trocken
Nahe, Germany · Riesling
€16 save €48

Tale of the taste

Franz Hirtzberger Ried Setzberg - Riesling Smaragd Jakob Schneider Niederhäuser Felsensteyer Riesling Trocken
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Riesling at heartSame earthy streakAbout 25% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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