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Bodegas Mas Alta La Creu Alta vs Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bodegas Mas Alta La Creu Alta
Priorat, Spain · Red blend
€95
The steal
Dead ringer
Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra
Priorat, Spain · Red blend
€35 save €60

Tale of the taste

Bodegas Mas Alta La Creu Alta Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame Priorat postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €35 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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