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Meroi Zitelle Duri vs Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Meroi Zitelle Duri
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy · White blend
€53
The steal
Close cousin
Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano
Friuli, Italy · White blend
€15 save €38

Tale of the taste

Meroi Zitelle Duri Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano
Body 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Arneis in the blendSame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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