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Bodega Otazu Pago de Otazu Tinto vs Bodegas Care Crianza Tempranillo - Merlot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bodega Otazu Pago de Otazu Tinto
Otazu, Spain · Grenache · Tempranillo
€24
The steal
Dead ringer
Bodegas Care Crianza Tempranillo - Merlot
Cariñena, Spain · Grenache · Tempranillo
€8 save €16

Tale of the taste

Bodega Otazu Pago de Otazu Tinto Bodegas Care Crianza Tempranillo - Merlot
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Grenache in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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