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Proyecto Garnachas de España La Garnatxa Fosca del Priorat vs Merino Tinto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Proyecto Garnachas de España La Garnatxa Fosca del Priorat
Priorat, Spain · Red blend
€15
Merino Tinto
Alentejano, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€6 save €9

Tale of the taste

Proyecto Garnachas de España La Garnatxa Fosca del Priorat Merino Tinto
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 10 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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