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Lunae Numero Chiuso Vermentino vs La Crotta di Vegneron Chambave Muscat

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Lunae Numero Chiuso Vermentino
Colli di Luni, Italy · White blend
€48
The steal
Close cousin
La Crotta di Vegneron Chambave Muscat
Valle d'Aosta, Italy · White blend
€18 save €30

Tale of the taste

Lunae Numero Chiuso Vermentino La Crotta di Vegneron Chambave Muscat
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 6 vs 9 · +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 Arneis in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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