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10 of the best canned wines in 2019
Looking for the best can of wine to take on your summer picnic? We've found it!
The drinks on-the-go market is booming and taking an increasing amount of space in supermarket chiller cabinets are canned wines. We tested everything we could get our hands on (a total of 19, with a mixture of white and rosé, still and sparkling) and gave them the full GHI taste test treatment.
When blind testing the wines, our panel of taste testers were looking for wines that were refreshing and easy to drink, with well-balanced flavours and without a metallic hint that would betray how the wine is packaged. Wines were scored on appearance, aroma and flavour.
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JOINT WINNER: Castellore Rosé Frizzante
Overall Score: 70/100
Praised for its delicate bubbles and berry-like notes, with good levels of acidity and sweetness. Described as ‘very drinkable’, with an intense fruity aroma and refreshing finish.
Available in store only at Aldi, £1.69 for 20cl
JOINT WINNER: Barefoot Pinot Grigio
Overall Score: 70/100
Tasters enjoyed this wine’s fruity flavour with hints of peach, orchard fruits and elderflower with a refreshing sharpness. Although some tasters found it a little on the sweet side others felt it was balanced with a slight acidity and bitterness.
BUY NOW Tesco, £2.50 for 25cl
JOINT RUNNER-UP: I Heart Frizzante
Overall Score: 68/100
A medium-bodied wine with a smooth texture and light fizz which made for easy drinking. Most tasters liked the fruity, almost jammy peachy flavour and gentle biscuit aroma but some found it a little too intense.
Available in store only at B&M Stores, £2.00 for 20cl
JOINT RUNNER-UP: The Uncommon White Bubbly
Overall Score: 68/100
A light, refreshing wine with apple and pear overtones and a citrus finish. Both the high acidity and very fine bubbles divided tasters – some really enjoyed both, whereas others found the wine puckerish with barely a fizz.
Available in store only at Waitrose, £4.99 for 25cl
JOINT RUNNER UP: Blossom Hill Spritz Elderflower & Lemon
Score: 68/100
This flavoured wine had a rich tropical fruity flavour and intense aroma. Tasters found it a little on the sweet side but most enjoyed its juice-like drinkability.
Available in store only at Co-Op and Morrisons, £1.90 for 25cl
I Heart Rosé Frizzante
Overall Score: 67/100
With a light aroma, gentle fizz and neutral flavour this wine was well balanced but overall left tasters feeling rather indifferent.
BUY NOW Sainsbury’s, £2.25 for 20cl
MW Pinot Grigio Fizz
Overall Score: 67/100
A light wine with crisp acidity and slightly yeasty flavour. Some tasters found the flavour and aromas unremarkable, but not unappealing.
Available in store only at Marks & Spencer, £2.30 for 20cl
Castellore Frizzante Pinot Grigio
Score: 64/100
This sweet and fruity wine with delicate effervescence lacked balance in its flavours but was described as ‘very summery’ and refreshing enough to enjoy.
Available in store only at Aldi, £1.69 for 20cl
ZÜ Grüner Veltliner
Score: 64/100
The combination of tropical and stone fruit flavours were popular with tasters, but its mineral overtones divided. Many also found it too acidic for easy drinking.
BUY NOW zuwine.com, £5.00 for 25cl
NICE Sauvignon Blanc
Score: 64/100
With high acidity and sweet and sour apple and pear flavours, most tasters found this difficult to drink but a few still found it refreshing enough to be enjoyable.
BUY NOW Sainsbury’s, £3.00 for 25cl
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