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Suavia Monte Carbonare vs I Castelli di Romeo e Giulietta Pinot Grigio

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Suavia Monte Carbonare
Soave Classico, Italy · Trebbiano · Garganega
€19
The steal
Close cousin
I Castelli di Romeo e Giulietta Pinot Grigio
Veneto, Italy · Pinot Grigio
€5 save €14

Tale of the taste

Suavia Monte Carbonare I Castelli di Romeo e Giulietta Pinot Grigio
Body 5 vs 5 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €5 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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