We travel to Spain this week for two of the most popular names. Both are from Lidl. Albariño seems perfectly suited to the Irish palate; fresh and fruity, it goes with a wide variety of foods or can be sipped solo. The Salneval has a new label and a new price; it was €9.99 last November. Possibly it is a new superior blend.
We are also very keen on the wines of Rioja and the Reservas in particular. I frequently prefer the less expensive and less oaky Crianzas, such as the Antaño below.
Salneval Albariño, D.O. Salnés, Rías Baixas13%, €11.99
Light, fresh and clean pear and green apple fruits with a citrus note finishing dry. Enjoy with snacks before dinner or with all kinds of fish and shellfish.
Lidl
Antaño Rioja Crianza 2019, Garcia Carrion13.5%, €8.49
Smooth with a core of ripe dark fruits, underpinned by some earthy notes and light vanilla. This would go nicely with roast lamb or a red pepper stew.
Lidl
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