Cheaper alternatives to Abel Mendoza Monge Grano a Grano Tempranillo

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

Abel Mendoza Monge Grano a Grano Tempranillo

Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

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€52

The steal

Dead ringer

Gómez Cruzado Crianza

Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

Same Tempranillo at heart. Same Rioja postcode. Vanilla oak on both. About 21% of the price.

€11 save €41

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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

• Dead ringer
  Bodegas Roda Sela Rioja

  Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €18

  save €34
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• Dead ringer
  Ramón Bilbao Crianza Rioja

  Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €10

  save €42
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