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Monte da Capela Herdade da Capela Grande Reserva vs Rocim Mariana Tinto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Monte da Capela Herdade da Capela Grande Reserva
Alentejo, Portugal · Red blend
€39
The steal
Close cousin
Rocim Mariana Tinto
Alentejo, Portugal · Red blend
€8 save €31

Tale of the taste

Monte da Capela Herdade da Capela Grande Reserva Rocim Mariana Tinto
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Aragonez in the blendSame Alentejo postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 21% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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