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Cuentaviñas CDVIN Garnacha vs La Maldita Garnacha

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cuentaviñas CDVIN Garnacha
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€55
The steal
Close cousin
La Maldita Garnacha
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€8 save €47

Tale of the taste

Cuentaviñas CDVIN Garnacha La Maldita Garnacha
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

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 fruit-first attitudeAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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