3 Rosés from Aldi you don't want to miss and the 1 to avoid

The Herald Scotland

4 hours ago

And I was lucky enough to test out the four prized rosés.
As a wine drinker, my normal glass of choice is a red (a Merlot to be specific), but when the warmer months eventually come around in the UK, nothing beats a fresh, cold glass of rosé.
The sun is shining down, the weather is finally hot (even if it's just for the day), and everyone's in good spirits, topped with a glass of rosé, is my idea of a very nice day out.
So, with it very nearly being summer, I was more than happy to try out the award-winning rosés Aldi had selected.
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The four rosés I tested out were:
• Jolie by Juliette (£7.69)
• Specially Selected Rosorange (£9.99)
• Specially Selected Austrain Zweigelt rosé (£8.99)
• White Island Spanish rosé (£9.99)
Jolie by Juliette
Jolie by Juliette (Image: Newsquest)
Jolie by Juliette is a 'crisp, vibrant French rosé' according to Aldi that promises flavours of ripe berries, cherries and 'a citrus twist' that creates the taste of the Mediterranean.
When I'm picking a rosé, I tend to go for the fruitier option and look for ones with cherries, as I prefer the sweet taste, so I had high hopes for this bottle.
I was pleasantly surprised. The taste was sweet but not so much so that it was overpowering, and the crisp citrus twist created a refreshing and delightful taste that would improve any sunny day.
I could easily see this wine becoming a new favourite for when the weather is gorgeous and I fancy some al fresco dining.
Rating 4.5/5
Specially Selected Rosorange
Specially Selected Rosorange (Image: Newsquest)The Specially Selected Rosorange became one of the most viral wines in summer 2024, taking over TikTok and gaining an audience of fans.
I, however, had missed out on its viral summer as I'm personally not a massive fan of orange-flavoured drinks, but a part of me had always been curious about what I was missing out on.
The Rosorange is described as 'pretty', with aromas of red berry fruits, strawberry, peach, clementine and quince.
On the first sip, you are met with a dry, tangy and smooth taste that, although it is strong, it was still nice and refreshing without being bitter.
I could only really taste the orange in the wine, and although I said I'm personally not a fan of orange-flavoured drinks, something about this Aldi wine won me over.
It was sweet with a tiny hint of sour from the orange, almost as if drinking a freshly pressed orange juice with a small note of berries.
Rating: 4/5
White Island Spanish rosé
White Island Spanish rosé (Image: Newsquest)
Aldi describes the White Island Spanish rosé as an 'escape to Spain' with 'wild strawberry aromas' that mingle with pink peppercorn spice, leading to a silky-smooth finish of candied raspberries.
A part of me was worried when I saw peppercorn, expecting it to taste like a bitter and spicy drink that should've never been made.
But I was very wrong, this wine was delightful, it was all the right ways.
It was smooth, fruity and sweet but not so much that your teeth hurt, and the spice was exactly what it needed.
It gave the wine a more sophisticated taste than I've tasted in rosé wine before, and it left me very impressed with Aldi.
Rating: 4.5/5
Specially Selected Austrian Zweigelt rosé
Specially Selected Austrian Zweigelt rosé (Image: Newsquest)
The Specially Selected Austrian Zweigelt rosé is described by Aldi as being a 'vibrant pink with distinct cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate aromas.'
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I thought with all of those lovely berries and fruits, I would love this wine, but I did not.
It seemed to come with an odd aftertaste that left the mouth feeling very dry and just felt quite lacklustre.
I was hoping it would be my go-to rosé with it having everything I think makes a good wine, but it missed the target and ended up being the only wine I didn't like.
Rating: 2/5
All of Aldi's award-winning rosés are in stores nationwide now.