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Quinta Vale D. Maria Vale D. Maria Vinha de Martim vs Lavradores de Feitoria Meruge Branco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Quinta Vale D. Maria Vale D. Maria Vinha de Martim
Douro, Portugal · White blend
€65
The steal
Close cousin
Lavradores de Feitoria Meruge Branco
Douro, Portugal · White blend
€25 save €40

Tale of the taste

Quinta Vale D. Maria Vale D. Maria Vinha de Martim Lavradores de Feitoria Meruge Branco
Body 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Alvarinho in the blendSame Douro postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €25 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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