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Gesellmann Bela Rex vs Schneider Black Print

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gesellmann Bela Rex
Mittelburgenland, Austria · Red
€48
The steal
Close cousin
Schneider Black Print
Pfalz, Germany · Red
€16 save €32
Schneider Black Print bottle

Tale of the taste

Gesellmann Bela Rex Schneider Black Print
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Red at heartSame fruit-first attitudeSame fresh backboneAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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