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Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola Varietal Fermentacion Lenta vs Monopole Blanco Seco (Clasico)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola Varietal Fermentacion Lenta
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, Spain · White
€39
Monopole Blanco Seco (Clasico)
Rioja, Spain · Viura
€8 save €31

Tale of the taste

Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola Varietal Fermentacion Lenta Monopole Blanco Seco (Clasico)
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 3 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 8 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodyAbout 20% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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