Cheaper alternatives to Howard's Folly Reserva

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

The splurge

Howard's Folly Reserva

Alentejo, Portugal · Red blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€38

The steal

Close cousin

José Maria da Fonseca Periquita Reserva

Península de Setúbal, Portugal · Baga · Castelao

Shared Castelao in the blend. Vanilla oak on both. About 38% of the price.

€14 save €24

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

• Dead ringer
  Herdade da Pimenta Preta

  Alentejo, Portugal · Red blend

  Shared Aragonez in the blend
  €8

  save €30
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• Dead ringer
  Rocim Mariana Tinto

  Alentejo, Portugal · Red blend

  Shared Aragonez in the blend
  €8

  save €30
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