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Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Viñedo Singular Tinto vs Petit Vega 18 Meses

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
Petit Vega 18 Meses
Ribera del Duero, Spain · Tempranillo
€13 save €22

Tale of the taste

Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Viñedo Singular Tinto Petit Vega 18 Meses
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 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 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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