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Lavradores de Feitoria Meruge Branco vs Alceño The Sheep Reborn Sauvignon Blanc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Lavradores de Feitoria Meruge Branco
Douro, Portugal · White blend
€25
The steal
Close cousin
Alceño The Sheep Reborn Sauvignon Blanc
Murcia, Spain · Sauvignon Blanc
€7 save €18

Tale of the taste

Lavradores de Feitoria Meruge Branco Alceño The Sheep Reborn Sauvignon Blanc
Body 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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