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Jorge Ordóñez Emperador Vatan Tinta de Toro vs Félix Solís The Guv’nor

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Jorge Ordóñez Emperador Vatan Tinta de Toro
Toro, Spain · Tempranillo
€38
The steal
Dead ringer
Félix Solís The Guv’nor
Valdepeñas, Spain · Tempranillo
€7 save €31

Tale of the taste

Jorge Ordóñez Emperador Vatan Tinta de Toro Félix Solís The Guv’nor
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 2 vs 4 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Tempranillo at heartSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 18% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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