Cheaper alternatives to Bodegas Amaren El Cristo de Samaniego

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

The splurge

Bodegas Amaren El Cristo de Samaniego

Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend

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€50

The steal

Dead ringer

Castillo de Mendoza Reserva

Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

Same Tempranillo at heart. Vanilla oak on both. About 34% of the price.

€17 save €33

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

• Dead ringer
  Bodegas Faustino V Reserva

  Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €13

  save €37
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• Dead ringer
  Ostatu Rioja Crianza

  Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €12

  save €38
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