There is no better way to celebrate the start of Spring than a garden party or picnic paired with your favourite rosé – this pale pink drop is the perfect accompaniment to any celebration at this time of the year.
The French southern region of Provence is synonymous with great rosé, chilled to the ideal temperature and sipped with family and friends, it is hard to beat on a sunny Spring or Summer day.
ALDI is putting its best rosé foot forward with three drops for under $13 a bottle – which of course we had to taste test!
Check out these three wines plus three great recipes to match for the ultimate Spring wining and dining experience:
Fresh, dry and full of light, wild red fruits, this award-winning drop comes from the Francois Lurton vineyard in Langudoc-Rousillon where the historic Chateau de Queribus overlooks the estate.
Chill it down and enjoy a glass with Asian dishes such as a salad of scallops, lime, soy and chilli dressing – this is an ideal Spring salad with Thai flavours, pan-seared scallops and fresh herbs, which is sure to tempt even the most discerning diners at the table.
A delicate and refreshing rosé with fragrant notes of wild strawberries and Summer fruit, this wine won a diamond medal for the 2023 vintage at the 2024 Concours International des Vins de Gastronome competition. Loire rosé at its best and exclusive to ALDI, this drop is a great companion for paella or grilled chicken.
Who better to ask for a paella recipe than Miguel Maestre? Try paella a la Maestre with chicken and chorizo as the main event at your Spring dinner gathering, enjoyed with a chilled glass of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc Rosé and let the party begin!
A classic, dry-style rosé with loads of ripe Summer berries and a crisp clean finish, this Southeast Australian wine delivers pure refreshment on a Spring day when served chilled with salads and white meat and the price tag definitely won’t break the budget.
Try a glass with this delicious roasted capsicum, zucchini and cherry tomato salad, which is bursting with colour and flavour, perfectly paired with grilled fish, chicken or a simple frittata. Not only are capsicums high in antioxidants, the bitter rocket in this dish can help with digestion and aid detoxification, making it not only tasty but also healthy.
Bon santé to Spring rosé!
