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Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones vs El Pacto Valdechuecas Viñedo Singular

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones
2018 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€174
The steal
Close cousin
El Pacto Valdechuecas Viñedo Singular
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€52 save €122

Tale of the taste

Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones El Pacto Valdechuecas Viñedo Singular
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 0 vs 6 · +6 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 full-throttle bodyAbout 30% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €52 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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