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Quinta de la Quietud Reserva Tinto vs Heraclio Alfaro Crianza

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Quinta de la Quietud Reserva Tinto
Toro, Spain · Tempranillo
€27
The steal
Close cousin
Heraclio Alfaro Crianza
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€10 save €17

Tale of the taste

Quinta de la Quietud Reserva Tinto Heraclio Alfaro Crianza
Body 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 1 less 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 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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