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Aaldering Pinotage Rosé vs Bodegas Martín Códax Marieta Mencía Rosé

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Aaldering Pinotage Rosé
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Rosé
€22
The steal
Close cousin
Bodegas Martín Códax Marieta Mencía Rosé
Castilla y León, Spain · Rosé
€8 save €14

Tale of the taste

Aaldering Pinotage Rosé Bodegas Martín Códax Marieta Mencía Rosé
Body 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Rosé at heartSame fruit-first attitudeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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