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Vallegre Douro Reserva Especial Vinhas Velhas vs Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Tinto (Colheita Unoaked)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Vallegre Douro Reserva Especial Vinhas Velhas
Douro, Portugal · Touriga Nacional blend
€30
The steal
Close cousin
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Tinto (Colheita Unoaked)
Douro, Portugal · Touriga Nacional blend
€11 save €19

Tale of the taste

Vallegre Douro Reserva Especial Vinhas Velhas Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Tinto (Colheita Unoaked)
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 5 vs 10 · +5 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Touriga Nacional at heartSame Douro postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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