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Descendientes de J. Palacios La Faraona Bierzo (Corullón) vs La Vizcaína El Rapolao (Lomas de Valtuille)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Descendientes de J. Palacios La Faraona Bierzo (Corullón)
2016 · Bierzo, Spain · Mencia
€1328
The steal
Dead ringer
La Vizcaína El Rapolao (Lomas de Valtuille)
Bierzo, Spain · Mencia
€22 save €1306

Tale of the taste

Descendientes de J. Palacios La Faraona Bierzo (Corullón) La Vizcaína El Rapolao (Lomas de Valtuille)
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
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

Same Mencia at heartSame Bierzo postcodeSame full-throttle bodyA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €22 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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