Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot vs Bodegas Nekeas El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vines Garnacha
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot
€40
Tale of the taste
Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot
Bodegas Nekeas El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vines Garnacha
Body
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness
2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit
6 vs 7 · +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 full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 31% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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