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Maria Pia Castelli Stella Flora vs Marotti Campi Salmariano Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Maria Pia Castelli Stella Flora
Marche, Italy · Trebbiano · Verdicchio
€49
The steal
Close cousin
Marotti Campi Salmariano Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva, Italy · Trebbiano · Verdicchio
€13 save €36

Tale of the taste

Maria Pia Castelli Stella Flora Marotti Campi Salmariano Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less 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 bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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