Cheaper alternatives to Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva

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

The splurge

Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva

2004 · Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend

€75

The steal

Dead ringer

Bodegas Faustino V Reserva

Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend

Same Tempranillo at heart. Same Rioja Alavesa postcode. Vanilla oak on both. About 17% of the price.

€13 save €62

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

• Dead ringer
  Ostatu Rioja Crianza

  Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €12

  save €63
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• Dead ringer
  Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja (Finca Ygay)

  Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €26

  save €49
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