Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva vs Ostatu Rioja Crianza
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva
€75
Tale of the taste
Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva
Ostatu Rioja Crianza
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
5 vs 7 · +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 Rioja Alavesa postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 16% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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