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Raúl Pérez Ultreia Valtuille Mencía vs Losada El Pajaro Rojo Mencia

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Raúl Pérez Ultreia Valtuille Mencía
Bierzo, Spain · Mencia
€46
The steal
Dead ringer
Losada El Pajaro Rojo Mencia
Bierzo, Spain · Mencia
€9 save €37

Tale of the taste

Raúl Pérez Ultreia Valtuille Mencía Losada El Pajaro Rojo Mencia
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 7 · +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 Mencia at heartSame Bierzo postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 20% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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