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Carmelo Rodero Reserva vs Bodegas Reyes Teófilo Reyes Crianza

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Carmelo Rodero Reserva
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€43
The steal
Dead ringer
Bodegas Reyes Teófilo Reyes Crianza
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€16 save €27

Tale of the taste

Carmelo Rodero Reserva Bodegas Reyes Teófilo Reyes Crianza
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 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Tempranillo at heartSame Ribera del Duero postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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