Il Colombaio di Santachiara L'Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva vs Ciù Ciù Pecorino Offida Merlettaie
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Il Colombaio di Santachiara L'Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva
€32
Tale of the taste
Il Colombaio di Santachiara L'Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva
Ciù Ciù Pecorino Offida Merlettaie
Body
7 vs 7 · same
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit
5 vs 8 · +3 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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 31% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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