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Bodega Negón Gonzales Negón vs Castillo de Mendoza Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bodega Negón Gonzales Negón
2013 · Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€47
The steal
Close cousin
Castillo de Mendoza Reserva
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€17 save €30

Tale of the taste

Bodega Negón Gonzales Negón Castillo de Mendoza Reserva
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Tempranillo at heartSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €17 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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