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Escudo Rojo Chardonnay Reserva vs Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Escudo Rojo Chardonnay Reserva
Casablanca Valley, Chile · Chardonnay
€13
Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco
Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Viura
€4 save €9

Tale of the taste

Escudo Rojo Chardonnay Reserva Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 4 vs 7 · +3 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €4 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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