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Weingut Holger Koch Reserve Pinot Noir vs Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift) Pinot Nero

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Weingut Holger Koch Reserve Pinot Noir
Baden, Germany · Pinot Noir
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift) Pinot Nero
Südtirol - Alto Adige, Italy · Pinot Noir
€18 save €32

Tale of the taste

Weingut Holger Koch Reserve Pinot Noir Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift) Pinot Nero
Body 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Pinot Noir at heartSame red-fruit crunchAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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