Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja (Finca Ygay) vs Heraclio Alfaro Crianza
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja (Finca Ygay)
€26
Tale of the taste
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja (Finca Ygay)
Heraclio Alfaro Crianza
Body
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 7 · same
Acidity
7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit
5 vs 5 · same
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same Tempranillo at heartSame Rioja postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 37% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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