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Frescobaldi Gorgona vs Ciù Ciù Pecorino Offida Merlettaie

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Frescobaldi Gorgona
Toscana, Italy · Trebbiano · Verdicchio
€92
The steal
Close cousin
Ciù Ciù Pecorino Offida Merlettaie
Offida, Italy · Trebbiano · Verdicchio
€10 save €82

Tale of the taste

Frescobaldi Gorgona Ciù Ciù Pecorino Offida Merlettaie
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
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 Trebbiano in the blendSame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninAbout 11% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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