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Korta Katarina Winemaker's Selection vs Montebaco Semele

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Korta Katarina Winemaker's Selection
Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija, Croatia · Plavac Mali
€44
The steal
Close cousin
Montebaco Semele
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€10 save €34

Tale of the taste

Korta Katarina Winemaker's Selection Montebaco Semele
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame full-throttle bodyAbout 22% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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