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Meroi Zitelle Barchetta vs Lis Neris Sauvignon Blanc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Meroi Zitelle Barchetta
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy · White blend
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Lis Neris Sauvignon Blanc
Venezia Giulia, Italy · White blend
€20 save €30

Tale of the taste

Meroi Zitelle Barchetta Lis Neris Sauvignon Blanc
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +1 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 citrus zipAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €20 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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