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Bodegas Gama Octogenarius vs Palacios Remondo La Montesa

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bodegas Gama Octogenarius
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€45
The steal
Dead ringer
Palacios Remondo La Montesa
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€17 save €28

Tale of the taste

Bodegas Gama Octogenarius Palacios Remondo La Montesa
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 7 · 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 postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €17 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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