I’ve been critical of some Aldi reds in the past, but this Italian number leapt off the shelf at me, with its sexy black, individually-numbered, wax-sealed bottle.
The label doesn’t give much away, and I had to put my research goggles on to discover it’s made with Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes. I was hoping for big berry flavours, and that’s exactly what I got. This one really does put its fruit foot forward, with blackberry and cherry opening up to reveal subtle menthol on the nose, with smooth, sweet, rich chocolate on the tongue.
Its character reminded me of one of my favourite reds from last year, Dandelion Vineyards’ Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz. Except, this being Aldi, it’s about a fiver cheaper.
Outstanding value at eight quid then. The only snag I could see — the heavy, thick-glassed bottle makes you think there’s more left in it than there is. I was bereft when the last drop hit.
If you can’t get hold if this wine, try the Aldi Grande Alberone Zinfandel instead.
You might also enjoy… Co-op’s Chateau Millegrand Minervois blend.
5 NINJA STARS
Aldi Grande Alberone Organic Red, 2015. 14% vol, £8.
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Alberon . Oak cask aged . Is there another one. I bought one at Aldi a year ago then a second. Went back but out
I stopped at Aldi today, bottle looks like the oak barrel aged in French oak from before. If it’s the same with embossed bottle, it will be the best wine I’ve ever had.
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Hi Doug. There are two, and they look very similar. This one’s my favorite, but there’s also a Zinfandel. My local Aldi doesn’t sell either anymore, unfortunately. Sometimes they do bring these things back though, so fingers crossed…
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Please start selling this again!
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