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Benito Escudero Gran Reserva vs Quinta de São Sebastião Janela Branca Special Selection

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Benito Escudero Gran Reserva
2011 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€23
The steal
Close cousin
Quinta de São Sebastião Janela Branca Special Selection
Lisboa, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€9 save €14

Tale of the taste

Benito Escudero Gran Reserva Quinta de São Sebastião Janela Branca Special Selection
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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