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Casa de Santar Vinha dos Amores Touriga Nacional vs Niepoort Douro Fabelhaft Tinto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Casa de Santar Vinha dos Amores Touriga Nacional
Dão, Portugal · Touriga Nacional
€30
The steal
Close cousin
Niepoort Douro Fabelhaft Tinto
Douro, Portugal · Touriga Nacional blend
€10 save €20

Tale of the taste

Casa de Santar Vinha dos Amores Touriga Nacional Niepoort Douro Fabelhaft Tinto
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less 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 Touriga Nacional at heartSame dark-fruit coreAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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