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Alvarez Duran Porrera vs Proyecto Garnachas de España La Garnatxa Fosca del Priorat

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Alvarez Duran Porrera
Priorat, Spain · Red blend
€51
The steal
Close cousin
Proyecto Garnachas de España La Garnatxa Fosca del Priorat
Priorat, Spain · Red blend
€15 save €36

Tale of the taste

Alvarez Duran Porrera Proyecto Garnachas de España La Garnatxa Fosca del Priorat
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame Priorat postcodeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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