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Bodegas Muga Aro vs Beronia Rioja Reserva Selección de 198 Barricas

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bodegas Muga Aro
2015 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€283
The steal
Dead ringer
Beronia Rioja Reserva Selección de 198 Barricas
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€26 save €257

Tale of the taste

Bodegas Muga Aro Beronia Rioja Reserva Selección de 198 Barricas
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 4 vs 4 · 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 postcodeVanilla oak on bothA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €26 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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