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Allende Gaminde vs Benito Escudero Gran Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Allende Gaminde
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€59
The steal
Dead ringer
Benito Escudero Gran Reserva
2011 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€23 save €36

Tale of the taste

Allende Gaminde Benito Escudero Gran Reserva
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Tempranillo at heartSame Rioja postcodeSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €23 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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