Salicornia Dao Reserva 2016

Salicornia Dão Reserva 2016, 13%, Portugal

(£6.99, Aldi)

This was my pick of the bunch from a recent Aldi tasting (Sept 2019).

As the nights draw in and we all start to crave characterful, comforting reds to sink into, this one ticks all the boxes. 

It’s Portuguese (made from a blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro and Tinta Roriz) and full of meaty, gamey aromas plus bags of smooth damson fruit.

At 13%, the alcohol won’t blow your socks off and at £6.99 the price won’t blow your budget either.

If all that wasn’t enough, it’s vegan to boot. 

(Susie, 7/10, September 2019)

ps here are some more of my top tips from Aldi’s wine range:

Fizz

• Contevedo Organic Cava, Spain, 11.5%, £6.99
• Castellore Organic Prosecco, Italy, 11.5%, £7.99
• Veuve Monsigny Champagne 2010, France, 12.5%, £19.99

White

• Albanta Albarino 2018, Spain, 13%, £7.99
• Baron de Ley Garnacha Rioja Blanco 2017, Spain, 13%, £8.99
• Leitz Rheingau Riesling 2018, Germany, 12%, £8.99
• Exquisite Collection Lyme Block Bacchus 2018, England, 12%, £9.99
• Artisan Tasmania Riesling 2018, Australia, 12.5%, £10.99
• Artisan Tasmania Chardonnay 2017, Australia, 13%, £16.99

Red

• Toro Loco Reserva 2015, Spain, 13%, £5.49
• Vinsobres 2018, France, 14.5%, £7.99
• Exquisite Collection Valpolicella Ripasso 2017, Italy, 13.5%, £7.99
• Lot XI Clare Valley Merlot 2018, Australia, 14%, £9.99
• Artisan Tasmania Pinot Noir 2017, Australia, 13.5%, £16.99