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Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay vs Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
Castilla, Spain · Chardonnay
€16
The steal
Close cousin
Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco
Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Viura
€4 save €12

Tale of the taste

Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco
Body 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 4 · +2 on the steal
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 firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €4 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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