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Sierra Cantabria Amancio vs Luis Cañas Rioja Gran Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Sierra Cantabria Amancio
2022 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€106
The steal
Dead ringer
Luis Cañas Rioja Gran Reserva
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€30 save €76

Tale of the taste

Sierra Cantabria Amancio Luis Cañas Rioja Gran Reserva
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
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 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €30 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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