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Planeta Cometa vs San Marzano Talò Verdeca

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Planeta Cometa
Menfi, Italy · White blend
€23
The steal
Close cousin
San Marzano Talò Verdeca
Puglia, Italy · White blend
€9 save €14

Tale of the taste

Planeta Cometa San Marzano Talò Verdeca
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Catarratto Bianco in the blendSame orchard-fruit biteAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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