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Herdade do Portocarro Autocarro 27 Tinto vs Merino Tinto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Herdade do Portocarro Autocarro 27 Tinto
Península de Setúbal, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€16
The steal
Close cousin
Merino Tinto
Alentejano, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€6 save €10

Tale of the taste

Herdade do Portocarro Autocarro 27 Tinto Merino Tinto
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 10 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Baga in the blendSame fresh backboneSame full-throttle bodyAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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