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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
'I tried Aldi's expert loved bubble-free prosecco and it was an interesting experience'
It's been fairly warm over here in the UK, with the Met Office confirming we've had the sunniest spring ever. And for many of us, that means enjoying drinks in the garden. Now, as someone who enjoys a bit of a refreshing tipple, I'll never say no to a good glass, or bottle, of prosecco. Let's face it, nothing says summer quite like cracking open a bottle of bubbly with friends at a BBQ, garden party or picnic. I often know exactly what I am setting myself up for when I get a glass of this tipple. That being said, Aldi has once again decided to up the stakes with the launch of the UK's very first bubbles-free prosecco. The German discounter's Still Prosecco DOC, which made its debut earlier this month, costs just £5.99 for a 70cl and it has already been backed by experts who have said that it could be "the wine of summer." Now, I can't speak for everyone else, but for me, the whole point of prosecco is, well the bubbles. Nevertheless, I was thoroughly intrigued by Aldi's latest invention and managed to get my hands on a bottle, with my full, honest thoughts detailed below. The same prosecco taste minus the fizz Despite what my initial thoughts were, Aldi confirmed that its Still Prosecco DOC boasts the same taste everyone knows and loves, just minus the iconic bubbles for a "unique twist." Made from the same Glera grapes as its fizzy sibling, the finishing taste is said to be "fresh, fruity, and floral on the nose with concentrated orchard fruits on the palate. "Off-dry, the wine finishes with a subtle honeyed note, whilst bold acidity keeps it refreshing." A subtle aroma and a crisp taste First up, as soon as the cork was removed, I will admit that the lack of 'pop' that usually accompanies a bottle of prosecco was initially a little weird. Usually, when I open any bottle of fizz or wine, I am hit with an aroma of some sort, but I did find that this one was quite faint at first. While some experts have said they got the taste of sharp fruits as soon as they poured a glass, I initially found it to be more muted. However, after the bottle was open for a little while, the scent may have matured, as the sharper notes of apples and pears did start to come through. Although the notes were not as strong as they usually would be with a bottle of bubbly, so I am not sure if the lack of fizz added to that. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. As for the taste itself, my fears of it tasting just like prosecco that had gone flat were thrown out the window, as it was surprisingly, sharp, zingy and crisp. Weirdly enough, I could taste the prosecco, just without the bubbles, which was the oddest experience I have had with a tipple. For me, it very much felt like a very sharp tasting white whine, although I am not entirely sure that this is what the supermarket was going for? Overall verdict Overall, I have to say that Aldi's latest invention, a prosecco without bubbles, is certainly an interesting experience that's probably going to divide a few fizz loyalists. While I didn't dislike it, the idea of there being no bubbles is quite hard to grasp, especially since the wine did still boast all the same tastes that I associate with the beloved tipple. However, once you manage to get past the unique formula, it's actually quite refreshing. For me, I'd personally class it as more of a white wine, not a prosecco, but that's just semantics and I am sure everyone is different. Is it as fun as a bottle of bubbly? Let's be real, it's definitely not. Although, I'd argue that it feels a little more grown up and will probably pair well with summer dishes when dining al-fresco style. If you want to make up your mind, then Aldi's Still Prosecco (70cl) is available in stores nationwide for £5.99.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Aldi launches 'UK first' bubbles-free prosecco for summer and it costs under £6
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." 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." 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. "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." 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!" Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 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. "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.
Metro
03-05-2025
- General
- Metro
I got an early taste of Aldi's new bubble-less prosecco — here's the verdict
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the whole point of Prosecco its bubbles? Apparently not, as Aldi has just launch a first-of-its-kind supermarket Prosecco… minus the fizz. The bubble-less drink is called Costellore Still Prosecco DOC and it retails for just £5.99. I managed to get an early taste and I'm going to give you my honest opinion so you know whether or not to get some in for the bank holiday. I'll be honest, at this very point of writing, a bottle is chilling down in my fridge but I haven't opened it yet. I'm stalling because I suspect it's going to taste like cold, flat Prosecco and I'm not sure how I'm going to feel about that. What if it's more Pro-heck-no than Prosecco? I'm concerned because Prosecco's whole modus operandum is delivering that vibrant froth that tickles your tongue like an apple and pear-flavoured cream soda. So much so, that I've heard Prosecco of being called everything from 'party diesel', 'electric tinkle', 'corked chaos', 'giggle water', 'Satan's sparkles' to 'tickle spit'. Don't ask me about that last one. My point is, the common denominators all refer to having fun with bubbles, without which, there's no spit, sparkle, Satan or tinkle. It'll be like Prosecco, but broken. My fizzy wine won't be, well, fizzy wine-ing. Capiche? Interestingly, Prosecco does actually start out as a white wine before they create the bubbles (by adding more yeast). So, I suppose it's just one less process for the winemaker, hence the lower price. Sparkling or not though, any wine with 'Prosecco' on the label must be made from a grape called Glera, grown in the legally-designated region of Prosecco. This stunning region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a mere 45 minutes north of Venice by car. The wine itself must also be produced there, otherwise it can't legally be called 'Prosecco'. It would be called 'Glera Spumante' after the name of the grape, which isn't nearly as catchy. Regular Prosecco, which we all know and many of us love, is made by first pressing Glera grapes, adding yeast and fermenting it into a white wine. The bubbles are introduced via a second fermentation in a pressurised, stainless steel tank called an 'autoclave'. On the whole, there's zero ageing (one of the ways it's very different to Champagne) and that's why we see so much of it around. Still Prosecco isn't the only unusual drink Aldi has launched of late. They've also released what has been described as 'a coffee-style red wine'. A what, now? It's called Macchiato Pinotage and it sells for £7.99, the clue to its style is very firmly in the name. I'm all for coffee notes in a red wine, especially when its accompanied by sweet tobacco flavours in a Primitivo from Puglia, for example. No hate, but this red has had its coffee flavours fast-tracked via oak staves and blocks added to the wine, rather than through the oak barrel gently leeching into the wine over time. The result? Sadly, it has a harshly burnt flavour from the oak's dominance, which is a shame as the basis is a guzzlesome, plummy red. Full disclosure, I'm not a fan of bog-standard Prosecco DOC. I find it cloyingly sweet and simple in flavour and texture. Character assassination over. However, I am a fan of any Prosecco with the words Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG on the label, meaning that the grapes have come from a tiny, hilly part of the region, making far more elevated (literally, some vineyards are over 1,500m above sea level) sparkling wines. Putting how much we love Prosecco over here in the UK into perspective, over 660 million bottles are produced every year, with the UK glugging 36% of the total production. That's around 131 million bottles annually, so we're a bunch of greedy guzzle gannets for the stuff. Basically then, there's a lot for this bubble-less Prosecco to live up to. You could say that it has big bubbles to fill. This looks like a lemon-yellow-coloured white wine, because it is. More Trending It's made from the regular DOC grapes, but the lack of bubbles has given it an elegance and finesse a bubbly version of the same quality level could never achieve. It's bone dry and lively with flavours of lime, nectarine and tangerine. View More » Not only is it a brilliant talking point, I'm a huge fan of the flavour, the price and will be stocking up over the summer. If you count yourself a purveyor of the finer things in life, Metro's Drinks Column is where you need to be. Immerse yourself in the world of good drink, fronted by industry expert Rob Buckhaven – a place for readers to whet their whistle with the latest and greatest in the world of drinks. From unpacking the best supermarket wines from Aldi, Tesco and Lidl, to introducing audiences to the wallet-friendly Cremant out-bubbling the fanciest of French Champagnes (or the best wines to drink after sex), and finding out what it's like to go on a bar crawl with Jason Momoa, this is a haven for those who love to celebrate. Stay ahead of the curve as Rob plucks from the vines the wines of the season and the spirits you need to know about; speaking with experts and mixologists while unpacking the latest concoctions, finding the best non-alcoholic options for those looking to moderate, discovering the best food pairings for your drops, and going up against the latest TikTok chatter to demystify the liquid landscape. Can you really make cheap vodka taste expensive by putting it through a Brita filter? What happens when you put wine in a blender? And, truly, how should we be storing our wine? Read More. Do you have a story to share? 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Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers rush to Aldi for ‘delicious' £5.99 alcohol on shelves in UK for the first time – and it's perfect for summer
TIPPLE TIME Shoppers rush to Aldi for 'delicious' £5.99 alcohol on shelves in UK for the first time – and it's perfect for summer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIRSTY customers are racing to get their hands on Aldi's new 'groundbreaking' Still Prosecco. The first of its kind in the UK, shoppers can get a taste of the intriguing new beverage for under a tenner. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aldi's new Still Prosecco is going down a storm Credit: Aldi The bargain superstore is offering a 'fantastic alternative to other popular Italian white wines' - and shoppers can't get enough of it. Taking the shelves by storm is Costellore Still Prosecco DOC, costing just £5.99 for 75cl. Shaking up the wine world, the latest alcohol beverage is set to become a staple this summer. Available in stores now, the new tipple has had the seal of approval from wine expert, Sam Caporn, who described it as 'delicious'. This innovative wine claims to be fresh and fruity - but without any fizz. Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, teased: '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!' The Italian white wine could be a game-changer over the summer months. It's said to be refreshing and crisp, so wine lovers could see their heads turned towards the lighter refreshment as the days get hotter. The wine guru 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. "It also makes an excellent alternative to famous northern Italian wines such as Gavi. I tried Aldi's new anti-aging skincare range "It would be fantastic when enjoyed alongside classic Italian dishes such as seafood pasta, carbonara or risotto.' Many other shoppers have urged others to 'run' to Aldi to nab the drinks, others have praised the much-loved supermarket for 'slaying the game' with the new beverages. In particular, the Belletti Hugo Spritz has sent shockwaves through TikTok and priced at just £4.49, it's a real steal. While sweet-toothed fans are racing to get their hands on a brand new Ballycastle liqueur. The limited-edition Honeycomb Cream flavour has landed in Aldi stores across the UK, and it's being snapped up fast. 2 Shoppers are keen to get their hands on the newest beverage craze Credit: Getty
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers rush to Aldi for ‘delicious' £5.99 alcohol on shelves in UK for the first time – and it's perfect for summer
THIRSTY customers are racing to get their hands on Aldi's new 'groundbreaking' Still Prosecco. The first of its kind in the UK, shoppers can get a taste of the intriguing new beverage for under a tenner. The bargain superstore is offering a 'fantastic alternative to other popular Italian white wines' - and shoppers can't get enough of it. Taking the shelves by storm is Costellore Still Prosecco DOC, costing just £5.99 for 75cl. Shaking up the wine world, the latest alcohol beverage is set to become a staple this summer. Available in stores now, the new tipple has had the seal of approval from wine expert, Sam Caporn, who described it as 'delicious'. This innovative wine claims to be fresh and fruity - but without any fizz. Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, teased: '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!' The Italian white wine could be a game-changer over the summer months. It's said to be refreshing and crisp, so wine lovers could see their heads turned towards the lighter refreshment as the days get hotter. The wine guru 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. "It also makes an excellent alternative to famous northern Italian wines such as Gavi. I tried Aldi's new anti-aging skincare range "It would be fantastic when enjoyed alongside classic Italian dishes such as seafood pasta, carbonara or risotto.' Many other shoppers have urged others to 'run' to Aldi to nab the drinks, others have praised the much-loved supermarket for 'slaying the game' with the new beverages. In particular, the Belletti Hugo Spritz has sent shockwaves through TikTok and priced at just £4.49, it's a real steal. While sweet-toothed fans are racing to get their hands on a brand new Ballycastle liqueur. The limited-edition Honeycomb Cream flavour has landed in Aldi stores across the UK, and it's being snapped up fast. 2 How to save money buying alcohol Alcohol can be pricey if you're planning a party or hosting an event but there are ways to cut costs. It's always important to drink responsibly, here, Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements share some tips on getting booze for the best price. Stocking up can mean big savings on drinks, especially if you want to buy wine or fizz. The big supermarkets regularly offer discounts of 25% when you buy six or more bottles of wine. The promotions typically run in the lead up to occasions such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter. If you know you are going to need booze later in the year, it can be worth acting when you see offers. Before buying your preferred drink make sure you shop around to find the best price – you can use a comparison site such as or Don't forget that loyalty cards can unlock better savings so make sure you factor that in too. If you like your plonk, wine clubs can also be a good way to save money and try new varieties. You'll usually have to pay a membership fee in return for cheaper price so work out if you will be buying enough to make the one off cost worthwhile.
