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Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented) vs Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
Western Cape, South Africa · Chardonnay
€14
Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco
Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Viura
€4 save €10

Tale of the taste

Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented) Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 10 · +4 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €4 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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