Those who appreciate a bargain will be delighted to read that some of the best Aldi wines are now amongst the most popular bottles on the high street: the supermarket’s own-brand Champagne, Veuve Monsigny, for example. Aldi has become an established brand in the UK and a key ingredient in its success is a selection of competitively priced wine and spirits that help to bring shoppers through the doors.
Venture into a store and heavily laden trolleys demonstrate that customers are happy doing a full family shop in Aldi, including their alcoholic drinks. The wine range certainly offers an impressive ratio of price to quality but we’ve undertaken an extensive tasting to see which are the best Aldi wines to look out for, whether you’re a loyal customer or just want to pop in for a bargain bottle.
Some of the best Aldi wines have become the most popular bottles on the high street
Aldi (a portmanteau of ‘Albrecht Discount’) is now one of Britain’s ‘big four’ supermarkets, having overtaken Morrisons a couple of years ago courtesy of a combination of stellar sales growth and a rush of new store openings. Its German rival, Lidl, slightly smaller by size, is quickly catching up.
Aldi works on lower margins with fewer staff (hence frequent long checkout queues) and some of its own-brand labels look suspiciously similar to well-known established names that sell for higher prices. That said, suppliers tend to speak warmly of Aldi’s straightforward approach. Unfortunately, Aldi no longer offers online shopping, so you’ll need to visit a store to get your hands on its wines.
Overall, Aldi’s wine range is compelling and diverse, changing frequently (as do the prices). Read on for ten of the best Aldi wines currently available.
What are the IWSC Drinks Supermarket of the Year Awards?
The IWSC Drinks Supermarket of the Year Awards were introduced to provide consumers with an in-depth evaluation of supermarkets’ alcoholic beverage offerings, inclusive of non-alcoholic alternatives. A panel of judges spend months evaluating the biggest UK retailers. Attending supermarket tastings forms part of this process, offering judges the chance to taste many of the wines available in-store and see how buyers are responding to trends and consumer demand.
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