Two wines from Aldi this week, both chosen with summer in mind. I rarely feature wines selling for less than €7 as most don’t offer great value for money. However, the Soave below is an exception. The Aldi Unearthed Custoza (featured before) from the next-door neighbour of Soave is a step up in quality but costs €2 more.

Aldi has a decent range of rosé wines this summer. As well as the La Bonne Vie below, look out for the Unearthed Chiaretto di Bardolino (€9.99), the Costa Toscano (€8.99) and the Coteaux de Beziers (€8.99).

Castellore Soave 2023

Fresh, straightforward, clean pear and green apple fruits with a dry finish. Enjoy by itself or with lighter fish and salads. 11% abv, €6.99.

Specially Selected La Bonne Vie Rosé 2023, Pays d’Oc

Light and refreshing with subtle raspberry and strawberry fruits. Perfect poolside wine, or with summer salads, and salmon dishes. 12.5% abv, €9.49.