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Ramón Bilbao Gran Reserva Rioja (Tempranillo) vs Altos Ibéricos Crianza

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Ramón Bilbao Gran Reserva Rioja (Tempranillo)
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€20
The steal
Dead ringer
Altos Ibéricos Crianza
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€8 save €12

Tale of the taste

Ramón Bilbao Gran Reserva Rioja (Tempranillo) Altos Ibéricos Crianza
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +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 Tempranillo at heartSame Rioja postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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