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Cuentaviñas Alomado vs La Maldita Garnacha

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cuentaviñas Alomado
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€52
The steal
Dead ringer
La Maldita Garnacha
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€8 save €44

Tale of the taste

Cuentaviñas Alomado La Maldita Garnacha
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +2 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 Rioja postcodeSame red-fruit crunchAbout 15% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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