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Venta Las Vacas La Cuartilleja Reserva vs Marqués de Riscal Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Venta Las Vacas La Cuartilleja Reserva
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€51
The steal
Dead ringer
Marqués de Riscal Reserva
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€20 save €31
Marqués de Riscal Reserva bottle

Tale of the taste

Venta Las Vacas La Cuartilleja Reserva Marqués de Riscal Reserva
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 3 · 2 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 heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €20 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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