Cheaper alternatives to CARM Grande Reserva Tinto

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

The splurge

CARM Grande Reserva Tinto

Douro, Portugal · Touriga Nacional blend

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€34

The steal

Dead ringer

Alves de Sousa Vale da Raposa Reserva Tinto

Douro, Portugal · Touriga Nacional blend

Same Touriga Nacional at heart. Same Douro postcode. Vanilla oak on both. About 40% of the price.

€13 save €21

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

• Dead ringer
  Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande Douro

  Douro, Portugal · Touriga Nacional blend

  Same Touriga Nacional at heart
  €13

  save €21
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• Dead ringer
  Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos Douro

  Douro, Portugal · Touriga Nacional blend

  Same Touriga Nacional at heart
  €10

  save €24
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