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Portia Triennia vs Bodegas Faustino V Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Portia Triennia
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€45
The steal
Dead ringer
Bodegas Faustino V Reserva
Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€13 save €32

Tale of the taste

Portia Triennia Bodegas Faustino V Reserva
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Tempranillo at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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