Cheaper alternatives to Achaval-Ferrer Quimera

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

The splurge

Achaval-Ferrer Quimera

Mendoza, Argentina · Red blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€43

The steal

Dead ringer

Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec

Shared Malbec in the blend. Same Mendoza postcode. Same full-throttle body. About 26% of the price.

€11 save €32

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

• Dead ringer
  Dieter Meier Puro Malbec - Cabernet

  Mendoza, Argentina · Cabernet Sauvignon · Malbec

  Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend
  €14

  save €29
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• Dead ringer
  Kaiken Malbec

  Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec

  Shared Malbec in the blend
  €10

  save €33
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