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Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Viñedo Singular Tinto vs Ostatu Rioja Crianza

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Viñedo Singular Tinto
Rioja Alta, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€35
The steal
Dead ringer
Ostatu Rioja Crianza
Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€12 save €23

Tale of the taste

Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Viñedo Singular Tinto Ostatu Rioja Crianza
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
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 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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