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Chakana Malbec Ayni vs Pagos de Aráiz Crianza

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Chakana Malbec Ayni
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€32
The steal
Close cousin
Pagos de Aráiz Crianza
Navarra, Spain · Grenache · Tempranillo
€11 save €21

Tale of the taste

Chakana Malbec Ayni Pagos de Aráiz Crianza
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame full-throttle bodyAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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