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Marqués de Riscal Reserva XR vs Marqués de Riscal Próximo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Marqués de Riscal Reserva XR
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€27
The steal
Dead ringer
Marqués de Riscal Próximo
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€9 save €18

Tale of the taste

Marqués de Riscal Reserva XR Marqués de Riscal Próximo
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
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 Tempranillo at heartSame Rioja postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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