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Casa da Passarella Villa Oliveira Encruzado vs Dehesa El Carrascal Almarina Especial Barrica

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Casa da Passarella Villa Oliveira Encruzado
Dão, Portugal · White
€58
The steal
Close cousin
Dehesa El Carrascal Almarina Especial Barrica
Castilla, Spain · White
€16 save €42

Tale of the taste

Casa da Passarella Villa Oliveira Encruzado Dehesa El Carrascal Almarina Especial Barrica
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +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 White at heartSame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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