ALDI is now enjoying popularity among discerning wine lovers. This supermarket has become celebrated for its collection of good-quality good-value wines, and now a new range caters to the increased demand for premium and classic wines. Enter The New Icons Premium Wine Range.
Examples of famous classic bottles are included in this creditable array. Amongst them are Pouilly-Fuissé and Châteauneuf du Pape (read my review here). Sam Caporn MW, Aldi’s Mistress of Wine, says: “Customers are now more curious than ever when it comes to what they’ll find in the wine aisle and have become more inclined to explore those classic regions. Aldi is known for its great quality wines and this range is the perfect transition for those looking to enjoy the finer things in life, without a hefty price tag!”
It’s the festive season so some fizz will likely be in order, and Champagne for under £17 can hardly be beaten:
Champagne
Veuve Monsigny Champagne Grande Reserve (£16.99, 75cl)
Veuve Monsigny Champagne Rosé (£16.99, 75cl)
Veuve Monsigny Champagne 2006 (£22.99, 75cl)
White Wine
Whites from ALDI will be the perfect partner for light buffet foods and poultry dishes:
Albanta Albarino 2018 (£7.99, 75cl) is one of my favourite wines and this is outstanding value for money.
Artisan Tasmania Chardonnay 2017 (£16.99, 75cl)
Baron De Ley Garnacha Rioja Blanco 2017 (£8.99, 75cl)
Blue Canyon Monterey Chardonnay 2017 (£8.99, 75cl)
Chablis 2018 is a must have (£10.49, 75cl)
De Bortoli Villages Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2018 (£9.99, 75cl)
Hirtl Kirchberg Grüner Veltliner 2018 (£8.99, 75cl)
Hirtl Waldberg Grüner Veltliner 2018 (£8.99, 75cl)
Jean Bouchard Chablis Premier Cru 2017 (£14.49, 75cl)
Jean Bouchard Pouilly-Fuissé 2018 (£15.99, 75cl)
Jean-Paul Seguin Pouilly-Fumé 2018 (£14.99, 75cl)
Jean-Paul Seguin Sancerre 2018 is a true classic wine (£15.99, 75cl)
Leitz Rheingau Riesling 2018 (£8.99, 75cl)
Lot Series Redwood Hills Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 is going to have mass appeal (£7.99, 75cl)
Red Wine
A good bottle of red will add weight to a splendid dinner of red meat or game. Aldi have reds to suit every taste and budget but whatever you buy you can be assured that it’s a great expression of its style.
Artisan Tasmania Pinot Noir 2017 would even work well with some robust fish dishes and white meat. (£16.99, 75cl )
Cathedral Cellar South African Pinotage 2018 (£8.99, 75cl)
Château Du Cartillon Cru Bourgeois 2015 (£11.99, 75cl)
Château Jacques Blanc Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015 (£15.99, 75cl)
Cuvée 13 Chateauneuf Du Pape 2016 (£16.99, 75cl)
Hacienda Cunaco Chilean Cabernet Gran Reserva 2018 (£8.99, 75cl)
Jean Lefort Fixin 2017 (£16.99, 75cl)
La Finca Toro Loco 2018 (£10.99, 75cl)
La Sogara Amerone Della Valpolicella 2016 will be a crowd pleaser (£17.99, 75cl)
Roversi Barbaresco 2015 (£9.99, 75cl)
Valley Way Barossa Shiraz 2017 (£6.99, 75cl)
Roversi Barola Riserva 2014/2015 (£17.99, 75cl)
Nucos Chilean Valle De Colchagua Merlot 2018 (£8.99, 75cl)
Gloria Douro Reserva 2017 (£7.29, 75cl)
Baron de las Vinas Rioja Gran Reserva (£9.99, 75cl)
Rosé Wine
Rosé works well as a beautiful pre-dinner drink, with light nibbles and even tuna:
Le Cengie Cotes de Provence Rosé Saint Victoire (£9.99, 75cl)
Exquisite Collection Sancerre Rosé (£10.99, 75cl)
Read other ALDI drinks reviews here
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