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Venta Las Vacas La Cuartilleja Reserva vs Baron de Ley Vina Imas Gold Edition Gran Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Venta Las Vacas La Cuartilleja Reserva
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€51
The steal
Close cousin
Baron de Ley Vina Imas Gold Edition Gran Reserva
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€19 save €32

Tale of the taste

Venta Las Vacas La Cuartilleja Reserva Baron de Ley Vina Imas Gold Edition Gran Reserva
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 3 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +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 heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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