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Eccocivi Ca l’Elsa vs Bodegas Care Crianza Tempranillo - Merlot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Eccocivi Ca l’Elsa
Catalunya, Spain · Grenache · Tempranillo
€32
The steal
Close cousin
Bodegas Care Crianza Tempranillo - Merlot
Cariñena, Spain · Grenache · Tempranillo
€8 save €24

Tale of the taste

Eccocivi Ca l’Elsa Bodegas Care Crianza Tempranillo - Merlot
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Grenache in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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