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Dorflinger Badenweiler Römerberg Merlot Spätlese Trocken vs Bodegas Arraez Canallas Tempranillo - Monastrell

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dorflinger Badenweiler Römerberg Merlot Spätlese Trocken
Baden, Germany · Merlot
€30
The steal
Close cousin
Bodegas Arraez Canallas Tempranillo - Monastrell
Valencia, Spain · Grenache · Tempranillo
€7 save €23

Tale of the taste

Dorflinger Badenweiler Römerberg Merlot Spätlese Trocken Bodegas Arraez Canallas Tempranillo - Monastrell
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themSame full-throttle bodyAbout 24% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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