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La Vizcaína El Rapolao (Lomas de Valtuille) vs Marqués de Riscal Próximo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
La Vizcaína El Rapolao (Lomas de Valtuille)
Bierzo, Spain · Mencia
€22
The steal
Close cousin
Marqués de Riscal Próximo
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€9 save €13

Tale of the taste

La Vizcaína El Rapolao (Lomas de Valtuille) Marqués de Riscal Próximo
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · 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

Same full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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