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Protos Carroa vs Bodegas Bastida Bomba Selección Especial Tempranillo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Protos Carroa
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€40
The steal
Dead ringer
Bodegas Bastida Bomba Selección Especial Tempranillo
Jumilla, Spain · Tempranillo
€8 save €32

Tale of the taste

Protos Carroa Bodegas Bastida Bomba Selección Especial Tempranillo
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +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 heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 19% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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