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Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir vs Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift) Pinot Nero

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir
Waipara, New Zealand · Pinot Noir
€55
The steal
Close cousin
Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift) Pinot Nero
Südtirol - Alto Adige, Italy · Pinot Noir
€18 save €37

Tale of the taste

Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift) Pinot Nero
Body 5 vs 5 · same
Tannin 4 vs 4 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Pinot Noir at heartSame red-fruit crunchAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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