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Marqués de Riscal Barón de Chirel Viñas Centenarias vs Dehesa El Carrascal Almarina Especial Barrica

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Marqués de Riscal Barón de Chirel Viñas Centenarias
Castilla y León, Spain · Verdejo
€52
The steal
Close cousin
Dehesa El Carrascal Almarina Especial Barrica
Castilla, Spain · White
€16 save €36

Tale of the taste

Marqués de Riscal Barón de Chirel Viñas Centenarias Dehesa El Carrascal Almarina Especial Barrica
Body 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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