Vincent Girardin Les Vieilles Vignes Saint-Romain vs Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Vincent Girardin Les Vieilles Vignes Saint-Romain
€47
Tale of the taste
Vincent Girardin Les Vieilles Vignes Saint-Romain
Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano
Body
7 vs 7 · same
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 5 · +2 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 Pinot Blanc in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 31% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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