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Teso La Monja Tinto vs Matsu El Viejo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Teso La Monja Tinto
2021 · Toro, Spain · Tempranillo
€1650
The steal
Dead ringer
Matsu El Viejo
Toro, Spain · Tempranillo
€48 save €1602

Tale of the taste

Teso La Monja Tinto Matsu El Viejo
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 1 less 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 Toro postcodeVanilla oak on bothA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €48 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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