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Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva vs Bodegas Faustino V Reserva

Tale of the tape.

Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva bottle
The splurge
Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva
2004 · Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€75
The steal
Dead ringer
Bodegas Faustino V Reserva
Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€13 save €62

Tale of the taste

Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva Bodegas Faustino V Reserva
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · 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

Same Tempranillo at heartSame Rioja Alavesa postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 17% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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