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R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva Blanco vs Vinícola Real 200 Monges Rioja Selección Especial Reserva Blanco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva Blanco
2014 · Rioja Alta, Spain · Viura
€198
The steal
Dead ringer
Vinícola Real 200 Monges Rioja Selección Especial Reserva Blanco
2013 · Rioja, Spain · Viura
€57 save €141

Tale of the taste

R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva Blanco Vinícola Real 200 Monges Rioja Selección Especial Reserva Blanco
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 4 vs 5 · +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 Viura at heartSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €57 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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