Line up of a selection of Aldi's premium wines 2026 autumn/winter
(Image credit: Aldi / Clarion Communications)

Aldi shoppers have had to wait a year for an update to these pages, as the budget high-street supermarket chose not to hold a spring/summer tasting for UK critics.

And the changes for 2026 didn’t stop there. First off, it was a streamlined range of just 67 wines for this autumn/winter tasting, compared to the 94 wines showcased last year.


Scroll down for scores and tasting notes of the best Aldi wines to buy for autumn and winter


This is positive in part, as it has removed many of the more anodyne bottles off Aldi’s shelves – and trimmed the range of its 14 Sauvignon Blancs down to ‘just’ nine.

But the flipside is that there are also fewer of the offbeat wines that generated the murmurs of excitement among the wine press – the Austrian orange wine, English traditional method and pét-nat sparklings, discoveries from Greece, China and Moldova – that we were eager to share with readers.

There were also no fortified or sweet wines on show, which seems a real missed opportunity in the lead up to the festive season.

It’s clear this is a concerted effort by the Aldi team to curate the range, but has resulted in an autumn/winter lineup that lacks any real surprises. A whopping 43% of the wines came from France and just 13 of the 67 hailed from outside Europe.

Shelves of wine at an Aldi store

Aldi's wine range is now more streamlined, which has removed some more anodyne bottles, but also some of the most interesting and offbeat.

(Image credit: Aldi / Clarion Communications)

Reliable drinking at low prices

However, the welcome efforts introduced last year by the Aldi team to dial down the sweetness in its wine offer has happily continued and, as ever, Aldi’s buyers on this showing still have a knack for finding highly drinkable wines at the very lowest price points possible.

In the context of the UK’s draconian duty rates and other rising costs, the quality of the non-vintage Chilean Estevez Sauvignon Blanc (£4.89) and Merlot (£4.69) and non-vintage Pierre Jaurant Chardonnay (£4.79) is impressive; as is the perennially reliable Chassaux et Fils Côtes du Rhône red (£5.49 for the 2024 vintage).

Paying a bit more will pay dividends on the pleasure scale, however. The Nicolas de Montbart Champagne Brut NV is super value at £13.99. It’s currently £2 less than Aldi’s flagship Veuve Monsigny Brut NV (£15.99), but keep an eye on it, as last year the price was slashed to £9.99 ahead of Christmas.

There’s a strong brace of new reds for £8.99 – the César, Bordeaux 2024 and Terres des Poètes, Vaucluse 2025 – that would be perfect for the Christmas table, especially in their Wine of the Week promotion windows when the price drops to £4.99.

A bottle of Cesar Bordeaux 2024 at the 2026 A/W Aldi tasting

This new Bordeaux for £8.99 is one of the standouts from Aldi's 2026 autumn/winter tasting – a perfect buy for Christmas, especially in its £4.99 promotional week.

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Old favourites and new faces

For me, the whites that offer the most bang for your buck are two from the Specially Selected range: the Baron Amarillo, Albariño 2025 (£8.99) and Chassaux et Fils, Picpoul de Pinet 2025 (£7.99).

And a shout-out to the affordable premium pink Chassaux et Fils, Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire Rosé 2025 (£8.99) – an example of a continuing long-term Aldi strength – and the new vintages of popular favourites, the Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected Pouilly-Fumé 2024 (£14.99) and Les Trois Manoirs, Médoc Cru Bourgeois 2022 (£8.99).

Finally, the Aldi team is launching another new range called Winemaster’s Choice, described as ‘carefully curated parcels from some of the best wine regions in the world’. The first 10 wines will arrive in store in November, with a further 10 launching each quarter in 2027.

We had a preview taste of a few bottles – including a bold, crunchy Agiorgitiko 2024 from Skouras in Greece (£8.99), and the bright, succulent The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2024 from D’Arenberg in South Australia – which suggests promising things to come.

A selection of Aldi wines and antipasti

Known as 'the fish wine' by Aldi fans, the distinctive blue bottle of the Baron Amarillo Albariño is one of the supermarket's best white buys for £8.99.

(Image credit: Aldi / Clarion Communications)

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Aldi wines: Decanter’s pick of the best buys

Tasting notes come from the Aldi Autumn/Winter Tasting 2026, with some wines from the same tasting in 2025 that are still available. (NB: There was no Spring/Summer tasting in 2026).


Nicolas de Montbart, Brut, Champagne, France NV

My wines

90

Leading with ripe peach, red apple and a delicate floral lift, this is an inviting non-vintage Brut from the trio of classic grapes. Bright acidity balances the 11g/L dosage, keeping it round but fresh – perfect as an aperitif that carries through a first course. Or, at this price, with midweek fish and chips.

ChampagneFrance

Nicolas de Montbart

Veuve Monsigny, Premier Cru, Champagne, France NV

My wines
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Crisper and more precise than its Veuve Monsigny Brut partner, the Pinot Noir-led premier cru is not quite so eye-catching in terms of price, but...

ChampagneFrance

Veuve Monsigny

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Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Crémant du Jura, France 2023

My wines

89

Want a vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne but only have £11? Look no further when this lands on shelves in October. An enduring Aldi shopper favourite, it has tart green apple crunch and a taut mineral frame, enriched by doughy, toasty depth from traditional-method ageing on lees. Pair with savoury cheese appetisers.

2023

JuraFrance

Chassaux et FilsCrémant du Jura

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Crémant de Loire, France NV

My wines

89

A strong contender for best-value supermarket fizz, this blend of Chenin, Cab Franc and Chardonnay has an airy, fresh feel and a mouthwateringly chalky texture, with quince and red apple fruit poised between sweet and the pleasingly tart.

LoireFrance

Chassaux et FilsCrémant de Loire

Veuve Monsigny, Brut, Champagne, France NV

My wines

89

There’s been no shortage of hype around Aldi’s budget Champagne over the years, and there’s no drop in quality in the latest iteration, which continues to offer remarkable levels of rich apple pie, honey and lemony freshness that belie its modest price. Just the ticket for taking to the beach or riverbank for that first picnic of the year.

ChampagneFrance

Veuve Monsigny

Costellore, Specially Selected Extra Dry, Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore, Veneto, Italy NV

My wines

89

<p>A noticeable step up in quality compared to the similarly priced Organic range, this is a great-value fizz to impress party guests. Bursting with juicy pear, white peach and delicate orange blossom, there's enough balancing acidity to cut through the sweetly soft fruit. Try with prosciutto-wrapped melon.</p>

VenetoItaly

CostelloreProsecco

Kooliburra, Specially Selected Sparkling Shiraz, South Australia NV

My wines

87

Sparkling Shiraz is anathema to many: bubbles, tannins and sweetness? But in Australia it's a favourite served chilled with the Christmas ham or turkey. For a winter festive season, think of it as mulled wine's cooler, bubbly cousin! This one is uncomplicated fun, with bags of choc-cherry and plum pudding notes and a spicy finish.

South AustraliaAustralia

Kooliburra

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France 2024

My wines

90

<p>When this (and a Sancerre) hits shelves in November, it will cost more than double Aldi's other Sauvignons. But that's still around 50% less than a Pouilly-Fumé elsewhere on the UK high street. Grassy citrus, kiwi and wet stone flavours lead to a creamy gooseberry fool finish. A classic with goats cheese.</p>

2024

LoireFrance

Chassaux et FilsPouilly-Fumé

Baron Amarillo, Specially Selected Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain 2025

My wines

89

Known as 'the fish wine' by Aldi fans, the bottle may remind you of Faustino's Albariño, except this wine is half the price. It's a corker each vintage and, for me, one of Aldi's best whites. Bone dry, with racy acidity, ripe stone fruit and a salted lemon tang. Calamari please!

2025

Rías BaixasSpain

Baron Amarillo

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2025

My wines

89

Textbook flavours of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a distinctive marine salinity on the bone-dry palate. Vibrant, light-bodied and crisp, you can see why Picpoul is the perfect oyster wine. But it also makes an impressive pairing for a mid-week dinner of fish tacos.

2025

Languedoc-RoussillonFrance

Chassaux et FilsPicpoul de Pinet

Cambalala, Specially Selected Coastal Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa 2025

My wines

88

Perky aromas of lemon verbena, passionfruit and a fresh marine tang lead to a lively palate of succulent nectarine and pithy citrus. This punches well above its weight for £5.99 – an ideal fridge-door white to pair with sushi, and one to stock up on for party season.

2025

Coastal RegionSouth Africa

Cambalala

Costellore, Specially Selected Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Veneto, Italy 2025

My wines

88

Pinot Grigio often gets a bad rap – and deservedly, when the only descriptors that come to mind are 'wet and white'. This has more texture and concentration than many neutral supermarket examples, with identifiable pear and peach flavours and bright citrus acidity. Try with risotto primavera.

2025

VenetoItaly

Costelloredelle Venezie

Pierre Jaurant, Le Petit Poulet White, Vin de France 2025

My wines

88

While the rosé went 'viral' over summer, this white in Aldi's own 'chicken wine' range (a dupe of La Vieille Ferme) is the one to seek out: a characterful, bone-dry southern French blend boasting nectarine, apple blossom and hay notes. Pair your Petit Poulet with a roast one, for Sunday lunch.

2025

France

Pierre JaurantVin de France

Pierre Jaurant, Chardonnay, Vin de France NV

My wines

87

How has Aldi got a Chardonnay of this quality for under £5? Sure, it's a lowly Vin de France, made from a blend of undisclosed vintages, but its flavours of stone and tropical fruit plus soft citrus acidity are smooth and satisfying. One for a simple midweek mac and cheese.

France

Pierre JaurantVin de France

Estevez, Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile

My wines

86

A wine that smells like a greenhouse filled with tomatoes and peas, and tastes of lime citrus and kiwi fruit. There may be better, more expressive Sauvignons in the world, but for the price, this level of crisp, varietally true character is very hard to beat.

Central ValleyChile

Estevez

Chassaux et Fils, Rosé, Côtes de Provence Ste-Victoire, France 2025

My wines

90

<p>No, it's not Miraval, but yes, this elegant Provence pink is impressive for a third of the price. Led by Grenache, it has admirable concentration of sweetly-spiced red berry and nectarine fruit, seaspray freshness and a bright seam of citrus acidity. Perfect with grilled halloumi or red mullet.</p>

2025

ProvenceFrance

Chassaux et FilsCôtes de Provence

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected Rosorange, Vin de France 2025

My wines

89

I was impressed with this rosé-orange hybrid (and it's pretty bottle) when Aldi launched it in early 2024. Two vintages on and it's still good, with a nice grip of fruit tannins and friendly flavours of yellow peach, orange peel and quince. Delicious with a falafel wrap.

2025

France

Chassaux et FilsVin de France

Aldi, Specially Selected Jolie by Juliette Rosé, Coteaux de Béziers, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2025

My wines

88

This blend of Cinsault and Grenache smells and tastes a bit like strawberry laces or watermelon slices – no bad thing if you like your rosés on the sweeter side. Gentle pink grapefruit squash notes give freshness to the round, juicy palate. Versatile for mezze platters and picky bits.

2025

Languedoc-RoussillonFrance

AldiCoteaux de Béziers

César, Bordeaux, France 2024

My wines

91

<p>Brilliant value when it lands in October, but mark your calendars for Aldi's Wine of the Week promotion from 3-9 December when it drops to £4.99. New to Aldi, this mid-weight Merlot-Cab blend has juicy plum and cassis, chalky tannins and menthol-fresh acidity. Roast beef please!</p>

2024

BordeauxFrance

César

Château Les Trois Manoirs, Médoc Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France 2022

My wines

91

I've long rated this trad-style claret from Aldi, always released with a few years of bottle age – at this price, it's hard to find better. Mid-weight, so perfect for Sunday lunch, the Cabernet-Sauvignon-led blend has succulent brambles and blackcurrants, savoury tannic grip and a firm streak of acidity.

2022

BordeauxFrance

Château Les Trois ManoirsMédoc

Terre des Poètes, Vaucluse, Rhône, France 2025

My wines

91

New to Aldi, this characterful, spicy blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah is a superb buy, but an unbelievable price when slashed to just £4.99 between 29 October and 4 November. An autumnal winner to enjoy with hearty, warming stews, with its accents of cracked pepper, roasting herbs and pan juices.

2025

RhôneFrance

Terre des PoètesVaucluse

Costellore, Specially Selected, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2022

My wines

90

One of Aldi's pricier buys, but the 2022 vintage in Barolo delivered fruity, fresh wines, whose juicy tannins mean you can enjoy them early. This svelte, savoury, umami-laden bottle hits shelves in November, and is a fine match for game birds or aubergine parmigiana.

2022

PiedmontItaly

CostelloreBarolo

Le Moulin Teyroud, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 2024

My wines

90

If you missed this at Easter (or want to restock), it's back from November and then – when I'll be scouring shelves – on promotion for just £9.99 from 17-30 December. Lovely balance of savoury meatiness, sweet jammy red fruits and a fresh garrigue lift. Try with moussaka.

2024

RhôneFrance

Le Moulin TeyroudChâteauneuf-du-Pape

Costellore, Specially Selected, Chianti Superiore, Tuscany, Italy 2024

My wines

89

For £1 more, this is a better buy than the Specially Selected Governo, with pliant tannins, lively acidity and a smooth palate of ripe strawberry, plum and fresh herbs. The vintage has given a wine lighter in body and alcohol, but this makes it all the more quaffable on pizza night.

2024

TuscanyItaly

CostelloreChianti

Baron Amarillo, Specially Selected, Rioja Reserva, Spain 2020

My wines

88

Make sure you pick up this Specially Selected Rioja Reserva with the black label, not the orange label. Both are from 2020, but the oak here is much better integrated, with smoother tannins and a more supple red-fruited palate. Try with mushroom risotto.

2020

RiojaSpain

Baron AmarilloRioja Reserva

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône, France 2024

My wines

88

A long-term favourite in the Aldi range, this spicy blend from the corner of southern France where the Rhône segues into the Languedoc is a sound budget buy for bangers and mash: supple, lively liquorice-inflected blackberry and a sprinkling of pepper.

2024

RhôneFrance

Chassaux et FilsCostières de Nîmes

Chassaux et Fils, Côtes du Rhône, France 2024

My wines

88

Is this the biggest bang for your buck at Aldi? It has real personality, and is dry (unlike so much sugary, supermarket slop at a similar price) with supple, juicy damsons and peppery spice. It makes the ideal 'house red', on standby for parties, gifts or midweek pie-and-mash dinners.

2024

RhôneFrance

Chassaux et FilsCôtes du Rhône

Mimo Moutinho, Dão, Portugal 2024

My wines

88

I wish this returned to its 100% Touriga Nacional format, when it was a vibrantly inky beauty. It has been a blend (with Tinta Roriz and Alfrocheiro) for a few years, and is still the best of Aldi's Portuguese range, with firm structural grip and bold, spicy fruit. Needs a steak!

2024

DãoPortugal

Mimo Moutinho

Vicente Faria, Animus Reserva, Douro Valley, Portugal 2023

My wines

87

A wine friends rave about that I've never really got on with. But in this wetter, more temperate vintage I can see the appeal. It's still big, bold and chocolatey, but there's more perfume and acid freshness, the bramble fruit tastes less jammy and the alcohol feels less pronounced. Cassoulet is calling.

2023

Douro ValleyPortugal

Vicente Faria

Estevez, Merlot, Central Valley, Chile NV

My wines

86

Like its white counterpart, the Estevez Sauvignon Blanc, this is a 'how do they do this at this price?' bottle that offers a really attractive red plum and berry nose, and a juicy, fruity palate with a bit of sappy tannin.

Central ValleyChile

Estevez

Nicolas de Montbart, Brut, Champagne, France NV

My wines

90

Leading with ripe peach, red apple and a delicate floral lift, this is an inviting non-vintage Brut from the trio of classic grapes. Bright acidity balances the 11g/L dosage, keeping it round but fresh – perfect as an aperitif that carries through a first course. Or, at this price, with midweek fish and chips.

ChampagneFrance

Nicolas de Montbart

Veuve Monsigny, Premier Cru, Champagne, France NV

My wines
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Crisper and more precise than its Veuve Monsigny Brut partner, the Pinot Noir-led premier cru is not quite so eye-catching in terms of price, but...

ChampagneFrance

Veuve Monsigny

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Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Crémant du Jura, France 2023

My wines

89

Want a vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne but only have £11? Look no further when this lands on shelves in October. An enduring Aldi shopper favourite, it has tart green apple crunch and a taut mineral frame, enriched by doughy, toasty depth from traditional-method ageing on lees. Pair with savoury cheese appetisers.

2023

JuraFrance

Chassaux et FilsCrémant du Jura

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Crémant de Loire, France NV

My wines

89

A strong contender for best-value supermarket fizz, this blend of Chenin, Cab Franc and Chardonnay has an airy, fresh feel and a mouthwateringly chalky texture, with quince and red apple fruit poised between sweet and the pleasingly tart.

LoireFrance

Chassaux et FilsCrémant de Loire

Veuve Monsigny, Brut, Champagne, France NV

My wines

89

There’s been no shortage of hype around Aldi’s budget Champagne over the years, and there’s no drop in quality in the latest iteration, which continues to offer remarkable levels of rich apple pie, honey and lemony freshness that belie its modest price. Just the ticket for taking to the beach or riverbank for that first picnic of the year.

ChampagneFrance

Veuve Monsigny

Costellore, Specially Selected Extra Dry, Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore, Veneto, Italy NV

My wines

89

<p>A noticeable step up in quality compared to the similarly priced Organic range, this is a great-value fizz to impress party guests. Bursting with juicy pear, white peach and delicate orange blossom, there's enough balancing acidity to cut through the sweetly soft fruit. Try with prosciutto-wrapped melon.</p>

VenetoItaly

CostelloreProsecco

Kooliburra, Specially Selected Sparkling Shiraz, South Australia NV

My wines

87

Sparkling Shiraz is anathema to many: bubbles, tannins and sweetness? But in Australia it's a favourite served chilled with the Christmas ham or turkey. For a winter festive season, think of it as mulled wine's cooler, bubbly cousin! This one is uncomplicated fun, with bags of choc-cherry and plum pudding notes and a spicy finish.

South AustraliaAustralia

Kooliburra

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France 2024

My wines

90

<p>When this (and a Sancerre) hits shelves in November, it will cost more than double Aldi's other Sauvignons. But that's still around 50% less than a Pouilly-Fumé elsewhere on the UK high street. Grassy citrus, kiwi and wet stone flavours lead to a creamy gooseberry fool finish. A classic with goats cheese.</p>

2024

LoireFrance

Chassaux et FilsPouilly-Fumé

Baron Amarillo, Specially Selected Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain 2025

My wines

89

Known as 'the fish wine' by Aldi fans, the bottle may remind you of Faustino's Albariño, except this wine is half the price. It's a corker each vintage and, for me, one of Aldi's best whites. Bone dry, with racy acidity, ripe stone fruit and a salted lemon tang. Calamari please!

2025

Rías BaixasSpain

Baron Amarillo

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2025

My wines

89

Textbook flavours of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a distinctive marine salinity on the bone-dry palate. Vibrant, light-bodied and crisp, you can see why Picpoul is the perfect oyster wine. But it also makes an impressive pairing for a mid-week dinner of fish tacos.

2025

Languedoc-RoussillonFrance

Chassaux et FilsPicpoul de Pinet

Cambalala, Specially Selected Coastal Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa 2025

My wines

88

Perky aromas of lemon verbena, passionfruit and a fresh marine tang lead to a lively palate of succulent nectarine and pithy citrus. This punches well above its weight for £5.99 – an ideal fridge-door white to pair with sushi, and one to stock up on for party season.

2025

Coastal RegionSouth Africa

Cambalala

Costellore, Specially Selected Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Veneto, Italy 2025

My wines

88

Pinot Grigio often gets a bad rap – and deservedly, when the only descriptors that come to mind are 'wet and white'. This has more texture and concentration than many neutral supermarket examples, with identifiable pear and peach flavours and bright citrus acidity. Try with risotto primavera.

2025

VenetoItaly

Costelloredelle Venezie

Pierre Jaurant, Le Petit Poulet White, Vin de France 2025

My wines

88

While the rosé went 'viral' over summer, this white in Aldi's own 'chicken wine' range (a dupe of La Vieille Ferme) is the one to seek out: a characterful, bone-dry southern French blend boasting nectarine, apple blossom and hay notes. Pair your Petit Poulet with a roast one, for Sunday lunch.

2025

France

Pierre JaurantVin de France

Pierre Jaurant, Chardonnay, Vin de France NV

My wines

87

How has Aldi got a Chardonnay of this quality for under £5? Sure, it's a lowly Vin de France, made from a blend of undisclosed vintages, but its flavours of stone and tropical fruit plus soft citrus acidity are smooth and satisfying. One for a simple midweek mac and cheese.

France

Pierre JaurantVin de France

Estevez, Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile

My wines

86

A wine that smells like a greenhouse filled with tomatoes and peas, and tastes of lime citrus and kiwi fruit. There may be better, more expressive Sauvignons in the world, but for the price, this level of crisp, varietally true character is very hard to beat.

Central ValleyChile

Estevez

Chassaux et Fils, Rosé, Côtes de Provence Ste-Victoire, France 2025

My wines

90

<p>No, it's not Miraval, but yes, this elegant Provence pink is impressive for a third of the price. Led by Grenache, it has admirable concentration of sweetly-spiced red berry and nectarine fruit, seaspray freshness and a bright seam of citrus acidity. Perfect with grilled halloumi or red mullet.</p>

2025

ProvenceFrance

Chassaux et FilsCôtes de Provence

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected Rosorange, Vin de France 2025

My wines

89

I was impressed with this rosé-orange hybrid (and it's pretty bottle) when Aldi launched it in early 2024. Two vintages on and it's still good, with a nice grip of fruit tannins and friendly flavours of yellow peach, orange peel and quince. Delicious with a falafel wrap.

2025

France

Chassaux et FilsVin de France

Aldi, Specially Selected Jolie by Juliette Rosé, Coteaux de Béziers, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2025

My wines

88

This blend of Cinsault and Grenache smells and tastes a bit like strawberry laces or watermelon slices – no bad thing if you like your rosés on the sweeter side. Gentle pink grapefruit squash notes give freshness to the round, juicy palate. Versatile for mezze platters and picky bits.

2025

Languedoc-RoussillonFrance

AldiCoteaux de Béziers

César, Bordeaux, France 2024

My wines

91

<p>Brilliant value when it lands in October, but mark your calendars for Aldi's Wine of the Week promotion from 3-9 December when it drops to £4.99. New to Aldi, this mid-weight Merlot-Cab blend has juicy plum and cassis, chalky tannins and menthol-fresh acidity. Roast beef please!</p>

2024

BordeauxFrance

César

Château Les Trois Manoirs, Médoc Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France 2022

My wines

91

I've long rated this trad-style claret from Aldi, always released with a few years of bottle age – at this price, it's hard to find better. Mid-weight, so perfect for Sunday lunch, the Cabernet-Sauvignon-led blend has succulent brambles and blackcurrants, savoury tannic grip and a firm streak of acidity.

2022

BordeauxFrance

Château Les Trois ManoirsMédoc

Terre des Poètes, Vaucluse, Rhône, France 2025

My wines

91

New to Aldi, this characterful, spicy blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah is a superb buy, but an unbelievable price when slashed to just £4.99 between 29 October and 4 November. An autumnal winner to enjoy with hearty, warming stews, with its accents of cracked pepper, roasting herbs and pan juices.

2025

RhôneFrance

Terre des PoètesVaucluse

Costellore, Specially Selected, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2022

My wines

90

One of Aldi's pricier buys, but the 2022 vintage in Barolo delivered fruity, fresh wines, whose juicy tannins mean you can enjoy them early. This svelte, savoury, umami-laden bottle hits shelves in November, and is a fine match for game birds or aubergine parmigiana.

2022

PiedmontItaly

CostelloreBarolo

Le Moulin Teyroud, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 2024

My wines

90

If you missed this at Easter (or want to restock), it's back from November and then – when I'll be scouring shelves – on promotion for just £9.99 from 17-30 December. Lovely balance of savoury meatiness, sweet jammy red fruits and a fresh garrigue lift. Try with moussaka.

2024

RhôneFrance

Le Moulin TeyroudChâteauneuf-du-Pape

Costellore, Specially Selected, Chianti Superiore, Tuscany, Italy 2024

My wines

89

For £1 more, this is a better buy than the Specially Selected Governo, with pliant tannins, lively acidity and a smooth palate of ripe strawberry, plum and fresh herbs. The vintage has given a wine lighter in body and alcohol, but this makes it all the more quaffable on pizza night.

2024

TuscanyItaly

CostelloreChianti

Baron Amarillo, Specially Selected, Rioja Reserva, Spain 2020

My wines

88

Make sure you pick up this Specially Selected Rioja Reserva with the black label, not the orange label. Both are from 2020, but the oak here is much better integrated, with smoother tannins and a more supple red-fruited palate. Try with mushroom risotto.

2020

RiojaSpain

Baron AmarilloRioja Reserva

Chassaux et Fils, Specially Selected, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône, France 2024

My wines

88

A long-term favourite in the Aldi range, this spicy blend from the corner of southern France where the Rhône segues into the Languedoc is a sound budget buy for bangers and mash: supple, lively liquorice-inflected blackberry and a sprinkling of pepper.

2024

RhôneFrance

Chassaux et FilsCostières de Nîmes

Chassaux et Fils, Côtes du Rhône, France 2024

My wines

88

Is this the biggest bang for your buck at Aldi? It has real personality, and is dry (unlike so much sugary, supermarket slop at a similar price) with supple, juicy damsons and peppery spice. It makes the ideal 'house red', on standby for parties, gifts or midweek pie-and-mash dinners.

2024

RhôneFrance

Chassaux et FilsCôtes du Rhône

Mimo Moutinho, Dão, Portugal 2024

My wines

88

I wish this returned to its 100% Touriga Nacional format, when it was a vibrantly inky beauty. It has been a blend (with Tinta Roriz and Alfrocheiro) for a few years, and is still the best of Aldi's Portuguese range, with firm structural grip and bold, spicy fruit. Needs a steak!

2024

DãoPortugal

Mimo Moutinho

Vicente Faria, Animus Reserva, Douro Valley, Portugal 2023

My wines

87

A wine friends rave about that I've never really got on with. But in this wetter, more temperate vintage I can see the appeal. It's still big, bold and chocolatey, but there's more perfume and acid freshness, the bramble fruit tastes less jammy and the alcohol feels less pronounced. Cassoulet is calling.

2023

Douro ValleyPortugal

Vicente Faria

Estevez, Merlot, Central Valley, Chile NV

My wines

86

Like its white counterpart, the Estevez Sauvignon Blanc, this is a 'how do they do this at this price?' bottle that offers a really attractive red plum and berry nose, and a juicy, fruity palate with a bit of sappy tannin.

Central ValleyChile

Estevez

Tina Gellie
Content Director

Tina Gellie has worked for Decanter since 2008 across a number of editorial roles and is currently the brand's Content Director. An awarded wine writer and editor, she won several scholarships on the way to getting her WSET Diploma, and is a freeman of The Worshipful Company of Distillers. She has worked in wine publishing since 2003, including as Deputy Editor and Acting Editor of Wine International. Before her wine career she was a newspaper journalist for broadsheets in London and Australia.