Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo vs Il Colombaio di Santachiara L'Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
€319
The steal
Close cousinIl Colombaio di Santachiara L'Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva
€32
save €287
Tale of the taste
Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Il Colombaio di Santachiara L'Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva
Body
7 vs 7 · same
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 4 · same
Fruit
5 vs 5 · same
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Shared Trebbiano in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeAbout 10% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €32 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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