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Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd vs Meinklang Grüner Veltliner

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
2006 · Burgenland, Austria · Grüner Veltliner
€88
The steal
Close cousin
Meinklang Grüner Veltliner
Burgenland, Austria · Grüner Veltliner
€12 save €76

Tale of the taste

Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Meinklang Grüner Veltliner
Body 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 10 · +4 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Grüner Veltliner at heartSame Burgenland postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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