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Howard's Folly Reserva vs José Maria da Fonseca Periquita Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Howard's Folly Reserva
Alentejo, Portugal · Red blend
€38
The steal
Close cousin
José Maria da Fonseca Periquita Reserva
Península de Setúbal, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€14 save €24

Tale of the taste

Howard's Folly Reserva José Maria da Fonseca Periquita Reserva
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Castelao in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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