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Dominio de Calogía Doble M vs Heraclio Alfaro Crianza

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dominio de Calogía Doble M
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€40
The steal
Dead ringer
Heraclio Alfaro Crianza
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€10 save €30

Tale of the taste

Dominio de Calogía Doble M Heraclio Alfaro Crianza
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 1 less 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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 24% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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