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Rola Malu Red vs Quinta de São Sebastião Janela Branca Special Selection

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Rola Malu Red
Douro, Portugal · Touriga Nacional blend
€33
The steal
Close cousin
Quinta de São Sebastião Janela Branca Special Selection
Lisboa, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€9 save €24

Tale of the taste

Rola Malu Red Quinta de São Sebastião Janela Branca Special Selection
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same fresh backboneSame fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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