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Il Colombaio di Santachiara L'Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva vs Monopole Blanco Seco (Clasico)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Il Colombaio di Santachiara L'Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva
Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Italy · Trebbiano · Verdicchio
€32
Monopole Blanco Seco (Clasico)
Rioja, Spain · Viura
€8 save €24

Tale of the taste

Il Colombaio di Santachiara L'Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Monopole Blanco Seco (Clasico)
Body 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less 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

Same fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninBone-dry, both of themAbout 24% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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