Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º (Reserva) vs Pago de Carraovejas Tinto
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º (Reserva)
€165
Tale of the taste
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º (Reserva)
Pago de Carraovejas Tinto
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
7 vs 7 · same
Acidity
7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness
4 vs 4 · same
Fruit
5 vs 5 · 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 Ribera del Duero postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 27% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €45 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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