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Almaviva vs Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Almaviva
2016 · Puente Alto, Chile · Red blend
€209
The steal
Dead ringer
Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta
Apalta Valley, Chile · Red blend
€36 save €173

Tale of the taste

Almaviva Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Franc in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 17% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €36 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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