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Mar de Frades Albariño Atlantico vs Bodegas Artero Macabeo - Verdejo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Mar de Frades Albariño Atlantico
Rías Baixas, Spain · Albariño
€17
The steal
Close cousin
Bodegas Artero Macabeo - Verdejo
La Mancha, Spain · White
€6 save €11

Tale of the taste

Mar de Frades Albariño Atlantico Bodegas Artero Macabeo - Verdejo
Body 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fruit-first attitudeSame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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