R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva vs La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva
€247
Tale of the taste
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva
Body
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 7 · same
Acidity
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
4 vs 4 · same
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same Tempranillo at heartSame Rioja postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 11% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €27 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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