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Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva Sélección Especial vs Lan Gran Reserva Rioja

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva Sélección Especial
1981 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€50
The steal
Dead ringer
Lan Gran Reserva Rioja
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€19 save €31

Tale of the taste

Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva Sélección Especial Lan Gran Reserva Rioja
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 4 vs 4 · 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 €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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