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Bodega Otazu Pago de Otazu Tinto vs Yllera 12 Meses en Barrica Tempranillo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bodega Otazu Pago de Otazu Tinto
Otazu, Spain · Grenache · Tempranillo
€24
The steal
Close cousin
Yllera 12 Meses en Barrica Tempranillo
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€9 save €15

Tale of the taste

Bodega Otazu Pago de Otazu Tinto Yllera 12 Meses en Barrica Tempranillo
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
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 Tempranillo in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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