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R. López de Heredia Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva vs R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
R. López de Heredia Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva
2001 · Rioja Alta, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€264
The steal
Dead ringer
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva
2012 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€38 save €226

Tale of the taste

R. López de Heredia Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 3 vs 5 · +2 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 fresh backboneSame full-throttle bodyAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €38 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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