Benito Escudero Gran Reserva vs Marqués de Riscal Próximo
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Benito Escudero Gran Reserva
€23
Tale of the taste
Benito Escudero Gran Reserva
Marqués de Riscal Próximo
Body
7 vs 7 · same
Tannin
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness
5 vs 3 · 2 less 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 full-throttle bodyAbout 37% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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