José Maria da Fonseca Periquita Reserva vs Merino Tinto
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
José Maria da Fonseca Periquita Reserva
€14
Tale of the taste
José Maria da Fonseca Periquita Reserva
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
4 vs 4 · same
Fruit
6 vs 10 · +4 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 backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 38% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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