Cheaper alternatives to Bodegas Faustino V Reserva

Separated at birth. We found 1 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

Bodegas Faustino V Reserva

Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend

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€13

The steal

Same neighbourhood

Domodo Primitivo

Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

Same full-throttle body. Same firm grip of tannin. Same fresh backbone. About 38% of the price.

€5 save €8

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