Cheaper alternatives to Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta

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

The splurge

Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta

Apalta Valley, Chile · Red blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€36

The steal

Dead ringer

Cono Sur Reserva Especial Carmenère

Cachapoal Valley, Chile · Carménère

Shared Carménère in the blend. Vanilla oak on both. About 25% of the price.

€9 save €27

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

• Close cousin
  Casa Silva Colección Carmenère

  Colchagua Valley, Chile · Carménère

  Shared Carménère in the blend
  €10

  save €26
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• Close cousin
  Pinord Chateldon Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

  Penedès, Spain · Cabernet Sauvignon

  Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend
  €12

  save €24
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