Cheaper alternatives to Contino Rioja Gran Reserva

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

The splurge
Contino Rioja Gran Reserva
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€56
The steal
Dead ringer
Heras Cordon Rioja Reserva
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
Same Tempranillo at heart. Same Rioja postcode. Vanilla oak on both. About 31% of the price.
€17 save €39
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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

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