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Pago de Los Capellanes Parcela El Picón Tinto vs Monteabellon Finca Matambres

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Pago de Los Capellanes Parcela El Picón Tinto
2019 · Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€197
The steal
Dead ringer
Monteabellon Finca Matambres
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€31 save €166

Tale of the taste

Pago de Los Capellanes Parcela El Picón Tinto Monteabellon Finca Matambres
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · 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 Ribera del Duero postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 16% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €31 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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