Six New ALDI Red Wines for Winter Sipping + Cheese Pairings

ALDI has released its latest collection of seasonal wines just in time for the chilly months, with enough drops to delightfully warm the soul this Winter.

From Italian reds to home-grown McLaren Vale varieties, this curated selection serves up world-quality wines, starting at just $11.99 – that’s $1.71 a glass.

With the release of the new collection, ALDI’s Wine Expert Jason Bowyer shares what makes each new drop distinctively special and his favourite cheese pairings from ALDI’s deliciously affordable range – talk about a match made in heaven.

 

"We pride ourselves on sourcing industry-leading wines, all at ALDI’s guaranteed low prices and this range is no exception. Bringing top-shelf wines at low prices, we have bottles starting at $11.99 and capping at $15.99, bringing a diverse selection for Aussies to enjoy without having to break the bank for a quality wine,” Jason says.

"With the weather cooling down, we know Aussies will be looking for a range of reds to enjoy for a cosy night in or even a dinner party with friends. From lighter reds to more full-bodied wines, as well as mainstream and alternative options – we’ve got a wine for every palette and budget.

"Whatever one you fancy, all of these Winter wines are the perfect accompaniment for a quiet movie night or dinner party and will impress your guests with a hig- quality drop without an expensive price tag.”

A vibrant and fresh Pinot Noir, lighter in alcohol at 10.8%, with hints of fresh raspberries and wild field red berry fruits. Lower alcohol wines are currently on trend with consumers looking to moderate their alcohol content without compromising on flavour.

 

This Pinot is fresh and fruit-driven with layers of complex flavours. Sourced from the cooler mountain sites in the Languedoc region of France, this wine is elegant, yet rich and juicy with expressive hints of raspberry and dark cherry.

This wine is a contemporary offer just in time for Winter and for those that haven’t had this varietal, it drinks similarly to a Pinot Noir in style. This drop is a limited release with hints of wild berry jam and is sure to be a hit to share with family and friends at your next dinner party. It definitely over-delivers in value. 

 

Primitivo is known for its boldness, yet smooth flavours of blackberries and dark chocolate. Achieving 93 points from the famous Luca Maroni in the prestigious Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines 2024, this wine is not only delicious but award-winning too.

 

Made by the highly acclaimed Alberto Antonini, one of the world’s top consultant winemakers, this wine has an intense ruby-red hue with plums, Campari herbs and mountain flowers on the nose and black fruits filling the palate. This is a great drop on its own or is a perfect accompaniment to a cheeseboard and pizza night!

Mount Langi in Victoria’s Grampian region is recognised as one of the great pioneers of cool climate Shiraz in Australia and this wine boasts everything Aussies have come to expect from a Grampians wine – vibrant and juicy, bursting with wild forest red fruit and classic pepper and spice. This is a premium wine and drinks as if it has a much higher price point – a must-try!

Say cheese…there is no such thing as a good wine tasting without an accompanying cheeseboard. Jason recommends pairing these ALDI cheese options with the above wines:

Emporium Selection goat’s cheese original, Emporium Selection ash brie, Emporium Selection crumbed camembert with cranberry dip, Emporium Selection smooth blue, Emporium Selection aged cheddar and French L’Ovale cheese.

Cheers and you’re welcome…