'I taste tested 70 of Aldi's new wines - here are my 15 favourites'

They lined up over seventy wines at their latest tasting, and overall, there were quite a few that hit the mark with that magical combination of quality and flavour.

Aldi has gradual become a force to be reckoned with on the UK High Street.

German-owned with a substantial number of stores across Europe they started small in the UK with the first opening in Birmingham in 1990.

Now they have over 1,000 stores and are ranked fourth in turnover after Tesco, Sainsbury and Asda. They overtook Morrisons a few years ago and now have Asda in their sights.

Within the range I was delighted to see that they have switched many of their wines to lighter weight bottles, which cuts down carbon emissions, and they have a clear focus on sustainability by cutting down on packaging and switching to renewable energy.

I have selected 15 of the best flavours for money in the line-up.

They also told me about a few new wines and special offers that will be appearing on the shelves over the next few months, but I will reveal these when they actually happen.

Fizz

Costellore Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore Brut £7.99: There is so much light fruity, simple Prosecco on the shelves that I rarely bother with it, but this one is much better than most.

It has bright, fresh floral aromas, soft peach and apple fruit and it ends with a clear touch of citrus. At this price it is a bargain.

Specially Selected Crémant de Loire, France, £8.99: Crémant is the name given to French sparkling wines that are not champagne and this comes from the central part of the Loire, around Anjou, Saumur and Touraine.

Made from a blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc it goes through the long, traditional in-bottle fermentation and is then aged on its yeast lees to allow the flavours to fill out.

This has ripe rounded pear and apple fruit, with peach notes and a crisp finish. It makes a terrific aperitif.

Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut £15.99: When this first appeared in the Aldi range it didn’t seem possible that they would be able to maintain the quality of this great value Champagne, but they have.

It has sneaked up a little in price and very occasionally goes on special offer, but it still ranks as the best value supermarket Champagne for its creamy, rounded toasty flavours.

It has won numerous awards including The World’s Best Champagne by the judges of The World Champagne Awards 2025.

White

Estevez Chilean Sauvignon Blanc NV, Chile, £4.89: When duty and VAT has taken £3.34 of this price, there is not much left for the bottle, label, transport, let alone the wine, but this still is perfectly drinkable, perhaps for the Monday to Wednesday part of the week. Zippy, fresh citrus fruit.

Pierre Jaurant French Viognier 2025, £5.29: A light, crisp apricot and peach style of Viognier with enough freshness to sit comfortably alongside creamy fish dishes especially if there is a hint of spice in the mix.

Just 12.5% alcohol, which is lighter than most.

Freeman’s Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc White Label, 2024, New Zealand, £7.19: Definitely worth the step up in price from Aldi’s Chilean Sauvignon, this shines with zippy tropical fruit, grapefruit and gooseberry flavours.

Pour it alongside a Friday fish and chip supper.

Specially Selected Vouvray 2025, Loire Valley, France £7.69: There are not many supermarkets that still list a Vouvray, but this slightly sweet wine, balanced by fresh, linear acidity is glorious alongside a sticky pork rib or spicy pulled pork served with apple sauce.

Specially Selected Rías Baixas Albariño 2025, Spain, £8.99: This wine undercuts most of the High Street own-label Albariños from the delightful corner of Spain called Rías Baixas and it does it while keeping the authentic character of the region. With fresh, citrussy flavours, layered with peach and apricot fruit with a hint of a sea-salt finish it brings back the taste of summer.

Rosé

Specially Selected Rosorange 2025, France, £9.99: Made from a whole basketful of Languedoc grapes, this is a mix of a traditional rosé and an ‘orange’ wine fermented on grape skins.

It has strawberry, peachy flavours with a savoury edge and good food-friendly structure. Goes well with lightly spiced dishes.

Chassaux et Fils Cru Sainte-Victoire, Côtes de Provence Rosé 2025, France, £8.99: It is difficult to find a decent Provence rosé for under a tenner, but this is definitely one to head for.

Mainly Grenache with Syrah and Cinsault in the mix, it has ripe, strawberry and citrus fruit, with enough flavour to stand up to a plate of grilled fish and salad.

Reds

Pierre Jaurant Bordeaux 2024, France, £5.49: Bordeaux is experiencing falling sales at the moment, probably driven by a few disappointing vintages and a tendency to make wines with a touch too much tannin for the fruit.

This one is different. It is packed with juicy black fruits, with savoury notes and supple tannins. It doesn’t need roast lamb to tame it; a chunk of cheese is enough.

Chassaux et Fils Côtes du Rhône 2024, France, £5.49: A great value wine with soft, rounded, red plum and blackcurrant fruit, and enough weight to stand up to a mid-week casserole.

Stock up, the nights are drawing in.

Specially Selected Chianti DOCG Superiore 2024, Italy, £7.99: Stretch the budget to reach this Superiore version. It has lots of soft, cherry and truffle flavours with ripe, supple tannins and an elegant finish. It tastes well above its price point.

Specially Selected Rioja Reserva 2020, £7.99: Aldi’s Riojas prove the adage that you get what you pay for. There is a £5.19 wine which is perfectly drinkable, but not memorable.

The £5.99 Baron Amarillo is a lovely wine, and great value, but for the sake of two more pounds, try this Specially Selected version. It has bags more fruit, concentration and finish, without oak dominating the palate.

Specially Selected Lujan de Cuyo Malbec 2023, £9.99: It may be too soon for Malbec, but as temperatures fall there is nothing better than the ripe chunky dark plum and blackberry fruit of this warm-hearted Malbec.