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Oboé Som de Barrica Branco vs Progetto Vino Ruota Libera Bianco Puglia

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Oboé Som de Barrica Branco
Douro, Portugal · White blend
€46
The steal
Close cousin
Progetto Vino Ruota Libera Bianco Puglia
Puglia, Italy · White blend
€10 save €36

Tale of the taste

Oboé Som de Barrica Branco Progetto Vino Ruota Libera Bianco Puglia
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninAbout 22% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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