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Bodegas Roda Roda I Reserva Rioja vs Heras Cordon Rioja Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bodegas Roda Roda I Reserva Rioja
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€59
The steal
Dead ringer
Heras Cordon Rioja Reserva
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€17 save €42

Tale of the taste

Bodegas Roda Roda I Reserva Rioja Heras Cordon Rioja Reserva
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
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 postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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