I tested Aldi's viral fish wine and it's all I want to drink
It became an instant cult favourite among shoppers and experts alike, with the white wine being described as "absolutely gorgeous".
Wine connoisseurs Tom Gilbey and The Wine Wally (Liam D'Arcy) took to social media upon its release last year to share their thoughts on the 'fish wine'.
Tom Gilbey said: "If you want peaches, nectarines and white flowers, you can get them for well under ten quid.'
While The Wine Wally added: "If you like really crisp, refreshing white wines, this is the one, I'm telling you.'
Shoppers also praised Aldi's Baron Amarillo Rías Baixas Albariño, with this person commenting: 'It's absolutely gorgeous. One of the nicest wines I've had in a long time!'
The Aldi wine gets its 'fishy' name due to the fact that there is a fish on the bottle, and it pairs well with seafood.
Upon its return last week (July 14), I decided to give Aldi's viral 'fish wine' a try to see if it lives up to the hype.
My take on Aldi's 'fish wine' - does it live up to the hype?
I can confirm, Aldi's Baron Amarillo Rías Baixas Albariño (£8.99) most certainly does live up to the high praise heaped on it.
Aldi's viral 'fish wine' definitely lives up to the hype. (Image: Patrick Glover) I am not a white wine drinker at all, but I found myself going back for a second and a third glass in quick succession.
My wife, who is a white drinker, tried the wine with me, and between us, we polished the bottle off within a few hours over tea.
Aldi's 'fish wine' had a lovely fruity taste to it, making it extremely moreish and drinkable.
The bottle says it is a dry wine, but we found it to be sweet, offering a lovely, refreshing finish.
To the nose, it gives off a clean, crisp aroma.
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Aldi's Baron Amarillo Rías Baixas Albariño is available now at Aldi stores across the UK for £8.99, and is worth every penny.
I can see why it has received such rave reviews and sold out so quickly upon its initial release last year.
So do yourself a favour, next time you are in Aldi, grab a bottle of Baron Amarillo Rías Baixas Albariño, you won't be disappointed.
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