Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva vs Lan Gran Reserva Rioja
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva
€56
Tale of the taste
Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva
Lan Gran Reserva Rioja
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
4 vs 4 · same
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same Tempranillo at heartSame Rioja postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 33% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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