Cheaper alternatives to Herdade do Portocarro Autocarro 27 Tinto

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

The splurge

Herdade do Portocarro Autocarro 27 Tinto

Península de Setúbal, Portugal · Baga · Castelao

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€16

The steal

Close cousin

Merino Tinto

Alentejano, Portugal · Baga · Castelao

Shared Baga in the blend. Same fresh backbone. Same full-throttle body. About 35% of the price.

€6 save €10

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• Close cousin
  Vigneti del Salento Negroamaro I Muri

  Puglia, Italy · Red blend

  Vanilla oak on both
  €6

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• Same neighbourhood
  San Marzano I Tratturi Negroamaro

  Puglia, Italy · Red blend

  Same firm grip of tannin
  €6

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