Cheaper alternatives to Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva

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

The splurge

Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva

Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

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€56

The steal

Dead ringer

Ramón Bilbao Gran Reserva Rioja (Tempranillo)

Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

Same Tempranillo at heart. Same Rioja postcode. Vanilla oak on both. About 35% of the price.

€20 save €36

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

• Dead ringer
  Heras Cordon Rioja Reserva

  Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €17

  save €39
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• Dead ringer
  Lan Gran Reserva Rioja

  Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €19

  save €37
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• VALENCISO Rioja Reserva€34 → €13
• Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva Rioja (Finca Ygay)€55 → €20
• Señorío de San Vicente San Vicente Rioja€44 → €17
• La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890€180 → €27
• La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva€47 → €19
• Vinícola Real 200 Monges Rioja Reserva€51 → €17
• Viñedos de Páganos El Puntido€55 → €17
• Marqués de Riscal Reserva XR€27 → €10

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