Bottles of Lidl wine
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If I had to pick just one wine from Lidl's latest monthly 'wine tour' selection, it would be the Ponte Giulio Orvieto Classico. You shouldn't judge a wine by its label (or a book by its cover, for that matter) but this is a pretty smart looking bottle containing a white wine that's zesty and mineral-fresh – just what you need now that spring is just around the corner!

While navigating Lidl's wine shelves can be tricky due to the number of lesser-known appellations – the only way for the supermarket to deliver real value – we've picked out eight wines you need to add to your trolley next time you're passing.


These are the eight best Lidl wines to buy:

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Lidl, Pinot Grigio, delle Venezie, Veneto, Italy, 2025

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This is a few pence cheaper than Lidl's New Zealand Pinot Gris, but honestly, they are much of a muchness. Perhaps the New Zealand one...

2025

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Lidldelle Venezie

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Ponte Giulio, Orvieto, Classico, Umbria, Italy, 2023

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A fancy-looking bottle of Orvieto Classico offering zesty-mineral notes and fresh acidity. A great alternative to Muscadet for enjoying with salads and seafood.

2023

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Lidl, Encostas de Caíz Avesso, Vinho Verde, Amarante, Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2024

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A fragrant white full of pineapple, peach, citrus zest and grapefruit pith, with a fresh finish and a sprinkle of white pepper.

2024

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Lidl, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico, Veneto, Italy, 2020

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A powerful, menthol-drenched Amarone full of dried cherry and aromatic red berries, concentrated and spicy with some chalky tannins.

2020

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Lidl, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2025

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With bold tannins, juicy acidity and some slightly timid dark fruits, this Stellenbosch red is surprisingly punchy; an enjoyable sip at a lighter 12.5% ABV.

2025

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Lidl, Deluxe Argentinian Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, 2025

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Uco Valley high up in Argentina's Mendoza is a hotspot for quality Malbec. Juicy, spicy dark fruits and floral notes – a signature move of the...

2025

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Duca di Sasseta, Nero di Troia, Puglia, Puglia, Italy, 2024

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Bold red fruits and some juicy blackberries mingle with some chocolate and herb notes. Mid-weight, textural and with some grippy tannins, it's a perfect match for beef or lamb.

2024

PugliaItaly

Duca di SassetaPuglia

Lidl, Laus Barrica, Somontano, Somontano, Spain, 2022

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This Spanish red combines Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah (Shiraz) for a spicy, dark-fruited wine with a sumptuous feel and good balance. Ideal for roast meats.

2022

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James Button
Regional Editor - Italy

James Button is Decanter’s regional editor for Italy, responsible for all of Decanter's Italian content in print and online.

Like many others, he started his wine career at Majestic Wine, giving him a strong grounding in the subject before successfully completing the WSET Level 4 Diploma in 2010. From 2014 to 2016 he managed the fine wine department of a startup wine company in London, before joining Decanter as digital sub-editor.

Outside of wine, James enjoys cooking, skiing, playing guitar and cycling.