Victoria Moore, wine correspondent for The Telegraph, writes about supermarket own-label wines and their quality, often surpassing well-known brands. The article link might be behind a paywall, as The Telegraph typically opens articles for only a short period to be indexed by search engines.
Victoria has sampled hundreds of bottles to select two standout own-label wines from each major UK supermarket. These picks take into account a range of styles, regions and special offers:
(The bold, italicised ones have also been previously picked by me)
Aldi
- Chassaux et Fils Costières de Nîmes 2023, France (14.5%, £6.49, Aldi)
- Specially Selected Gavi 2023, Italy (12%, £7.69, Aldi)
Asda
- Extra Special Rosso Sicilia Riserva 2020, Italy (13.5%, £8.47, Asda)
- Asquith Gardens Traditional English Sparkling Wine Brut NV, England (11.5%, £17.97, Asda)
Booths
- Gran Norte Rioja Reserva 2018, Spain (14.5%, £15.50, Booths)
- Vouvray Loire, France (12%, £11, Booths)
Co-op
- Les Pionniers Champagne Brut NV, France (12%, £22.75, Co-op)
- Le Collectif Lot Series French Red No. 1 Minervois 2022, France (13.5%, £9.25, Co-op)
Lidl
- Ventoux Blanc 2023, France (13.5%, £6.79, Lidl)
- Chianti Riserva 2021, Italy (13%, £6.99, Lidl)
M&S
- Expressions Feteasca Regala 2023, Romania (11%, £7.50, M&S or Ocado)
- Expressions Touriga Nacional 2023 Alentejano, Portugal (13%, £7.50, M&S or Ocado)
Morrisons
- The Best Primitivo 2023, Italy (14%, £9, Morrisons)
- The Best Palo Cortado Sherry NV, Spain (19%, £7.25 for 37.5cl, Morrisons)
Sainsbury’s
- Taste the Difference Western Australian Shiraz 2022, Australia (14%, £9, Sainsbury’s)
- Taste the Difference Marques de Almeida Albariño 2023, Spain (12.5%, £10.75 until 25 Feb with Nectar, Sainsbury’s)
Tesco
- Margaux 2019 Bordeaux, France (13.5%, £25 or £18.75 when buying three or more with Clubcard until Feb 23, Tesco)
- Peumo Carménère 2022 Cachapoal Valley, Chile (14%, £9 or £6.75 when buying three or more with Clubcard until Feb 23, Tesco)
Waitrose
- No 1 Langmeil Seven Generations Shiraz 2021 Barossa, Australia (14.5%, £14.75, Waitrose)
- Blueprint Greek White Wine 2023 North Eastern Peloponnese, Greece (12%, £9, Waitrose)
