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Sierra Cantabria Mágico vs Benito Escudero Gran Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Sierra Cantabria Mágico
2022 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€688
The steal
Dead ringer
Benito Escudero Gran Reserva
2011 · Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€23 save €665

Tale of the taste

Sierra Cantabria Mágico Benito Escudero Gran Reserva
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
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 postcodeSame full-throttle bodyA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €23 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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