The best Tesco wines are part of a range that’s generally well-judged and balances the basics with some proper show-stopping bottles for a Saturday-night treat. Tesco has, for many years, placed heavy emphasis on its own-label ‘Finest’ series, which often delivers great value, but there are also some impressive branded wines from well-known names in the mix.
One of the best wines at Tesco worthy of special mention is the Tesco Finest Floréal. It’s made from a new hybrid grape variety resistant to oidium, a grim fungal disease that’s the bane of winemakers. Created in 2018 and now commercially grown in the Languedoc and Loire, Tesco trumpets this variety’s sustainability credentials because its resistance allows for an 80-90% reduction in vine treatments, meaning fewer tractor passages, lower CO2 emissions and less compaction of the soil. Sticking the name of an unknown grape on the front label is a brave move, as consumers tend to stick to what they know, so Tesco should be applauded for its confident branding. Most importantly, it’s a fresh, fruity white wine with a reasonable price tag.
Tesco has, for many years, placed heavy emphasis on its own-label ‘Finest’ series, which often delivers great value
As our list of the best wines at Tesco shows, the supermarket’s own sparkling wines should be considered reliable buys and there are some big, trustworthy producers behind many of the other wines wearing the Finest branding. What’s more, while the name of the range might suggest premium prices, there are quality wines made from less famous grapes and less celebrated regions that can be had for under £10.
Tesco is, by some margin, Britain’s biggest retailer, with revenues of more than £62.8bn in the UK and Ireland last year. It’s where many of us choose to buy our wines, often as part of a weekly shop, so which are the best Tesco wines? Read on for ten stars of the current range.
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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10 of the best wines at Tesco in 2024
