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Doña Paula Estate Blue Edition Velvet Blend vs Bodega Finca Las Moras Barrel Select Malbec

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Doña Paula Estate Blue Edition Velvet Blend
Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina · Malbec
€22
The steal
Dead ringer
Bodega Finca Las Moras Barrel Select Malbec
San Juan, Argentina · Malbec
€7 save €15

Tale of the taste

Doña Paula Estate Blue Edition Velvet Blend Bodega Finca Las Moras Barrel Select Malbec
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Malbec at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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