Cheaper alternatives to Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva

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

The splurge

Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva

2011 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

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€22

The steal

Dead ringer

Marqués de Riscal Próximo

Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

Same Tempranillo at heart. Same Rioja postcode. Vanilla oak on both. About 38% of the price.

€9 save €13

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

• Dead ringer
  Altos Ibéricos Crianza

  Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €8

  save €14
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• Dead ringer
  Hermanos Peciña Señorío de P. Peciña Cosecha Tinto

  Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

  Same Tempranillo at heart
  €8

  save €14
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