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Barahonda Heredad Candela Monastrell vs Tridente Gota de Arena

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Barahonda Heredad Candela Monastrell
Yecla, Spain · Mourvedre
€17
The steal
Close cousin
Tridente Gota de Arena
Castilla y León, Spain · Tempranillo
€7 save €10

Tale of the taste

Barahonda Heredad Candela Monastrell Tridente Gota de Arena
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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