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Niepoort Redoma Rosé vs Karl Pfaffmann Markus Pfaffmann Merlot Rosé

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Niepoort Redoma Rosé
Douro, Portugal · Rosé
€21
The steal
Close cousin
Karl Pfaffmann Markus Pfaffmann Merlot Rosé
Pfalz, Germany · Rosé
€8 save €13

Tale of the taste

Niepoort Redoma Rosé Karl Pfaffmann Markus Pfaffmann Merlot Rosé
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Rosé at heartSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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