Aldi launches 'UK first' bubbles-free prosecco for summer and it costs under £6

Daily Record

14-05-2025

The supermarket's "unique" take on the classic tipple has already gone down a storm with experts.
As soon as the sun is shining, is there anything better than a glass of fizz? Prosecco is one of those drinks that can easily set the tone for a summer garden party or BBQ.
Of course, the whole point of the tipple is the bubbles, which is why Aldi's latest invention has been grabbing attention, with wine experts branding it as "the wine of the summer."
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The supermarket's brand new Still Prosecco DOC has been hailed as a "UK first", as it is said to boast the same taste everyone knows and loves, just minus the iconic bubbles for a "unique twist."
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Coming in at a budget-friendly £5.99 a bottle, the bubble-less tipple has been crafted from the same Glera grapes as its fizzy counterpart, meaning it will still offer prosecco lovers the same fresh, fruity flavour that they have come to expect.
Speaking of its fizz-free prosecco, Aldi said: "Think vibrant orchard fruit aromas and a crisp, refreshing taste – perfect for those seeking a lighter, trend-forward alternative to traditional white wine."
For those who are unsure if the Still Prosecco would be up their street, then multiple wine experts have tried it out. One was Tom Tryon who recently took to Instagram to share his overall thoughts after initially being hesitant.
Despite being initially sceptical, he said: "Smells pretty fresh, pretty apple-y. That's what I'd expect from a prosecco.
"It's nicely in balance, it's not too sharp, not too sour. It's got more depth of flavour than I usually associate with prosecco too.
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"I tell you what, this is better than I expected. It's got a nice crispness to it, it's super apple-y and fresh, a little bit of sweetness, but that makes it really drinkable. Very hard not to like it."
While he went on to admit that it was probably "not as fun" as a bubbly prosecco, the wine expert did confirm that he thought that a chilled bottle would definitely "be great for the summer."
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Tom wasn't the only wine expert to be smitten with the unique prosecco, as Sam Caporn, also known as the Mistress of Wine, praised the new wine by saying: "This light, fresh, still Prosecco has much in common with its sparkling sibling, boasting notes of apricot, honeysuckle, ripe pear and melon with beautifully balancing lemon acidity. Delicious!"
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She further explained: "This is made from the same grape as the sparkling wine - Glera - and as such, it has the same tasty flavours of orchard and stone fruits.
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"It also makes an excellent alternative to famous northern Italian wines such as Gavi. It would be fantastic when enjoyed alongside classic Italian dishes such as seafood pasta, carbonara or risotto."
Aldi's Still Prosecco is not the unique tipple to land on shelves recently, as the supermarket's viral Specially Selected Rosorange Rosé officially came back to stores last month after it "broke the internet" last year.
Costing £9.99 for a 75cl, the hybrid wine was the first-of-its-kind in any supermarket, as it blended the popular orange wine with a classic Rosé, offering what experts branded as "unusual" but also "delicious" at the same time.
Willing to try out Aldi's Still Prosecco DOC? Then it is officially available to buy in stores nationwide for just £5.99.