← Back to dupes

Arrepiado Velho Arrepiado Tradição Tinto vs Casa Ermelinda Freitas Rocksand Shiraz

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Arrepiado Velho Arrepiado Tradição Tinto
Alentejano, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€28
The steal
Close cousin
Casa Ermelinda Freitas Rocksand Shiraz
Península de Setúbal, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€9 save €19

Tale of the taste

Arrepiado Velho Arrepiado Tradição Tinto Casa Ermelinda Freitas Rocksand Shiraz
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Baga in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

Prices are indicative — the retailer always has the last word.

Still want the splurge?

No judgment. Check prices for Arrepiado Velho Arrepiado Tradição Tinto: Wine-Searcher · Vivino · Google Shopping

Price looks off?

Tell us and we will check it by hand.