Cheaper alternatives to Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva Sélección Especial

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

The splurge
Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva Sélección Especial
1981 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€50
The steal
Dead ringer
Lan Gran Reserva Rioja
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
Same Tempranillo at heart. Same Rioja postcode. Vanilla oak on both. About 37% of the price.
€19 save €31
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Prices are typical retail, checked Sep 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

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