Bodegas Amaren Viña Chelus de Amaren vs Bodegas Faustino V Reserva
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Bodegas Amaren Viña Chelus de Amaren
€60
Tale of the taste
Bodegas Amaren Viña Chelus de Amaren
Bodegas Faustino V Reserva
Body
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit
6 vs 5 · 1 less 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 Rioja Alavesa postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 21% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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