New research from Aldi has found Brits now prefer their English wines to wines from countries known for having some of the world's best winemakers, such as Spain, Australia and New Zealand.
The supermarket celebrated another year of success in the English wine category, with sales increasing by 60 percent year on year.
The survey, which took its lead from some of its larger counterparts, revealed that shoppers believe English vineyards are better at producing wine than the likes of South Africa (4 per cent), New Zealand (8 per cent), Spain (6 per cent) and Argentina (2 per cent). ), and Chile (4 percent).
France ranked third with 15%, and the only two countries that received a higher rating than the United Kingdom were France with 20% and Italy with 17%.
Meanwhile, Champagne (40%) was king when it came to a festive drink, with 15% believing “English sparkling Champagne is the new Champagne.”
“English wine was initially known for producing stunning bottles of sparkling, but it is gaining popularity – as evidenced by this research. Sam Cabourn, Dame of Wine, said: “Shoppers are still enjoying the delicious wines that can be grown in England, which are now emerging in larger wine-making regions. “Wine.”
“With delicious grapes, including Pinot Noir and Bacchus, that can be likened to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, it's great to see them increasingly getting the recognition they deserve.
English Wine Week has provided a wonderful opportunity to learn about first-class wines, which regularly amaze wine lovers all over the world.
Having seen a staggering 60 per cent increase in sales of its award-winning English wine range last year, Aldi's vinos showcase the best wine growing regions across the UK.
Ranking of the country that produces the best wines, according to the British:
France (20%)
Italy (17%)
United Kingdom (15%)
Australia (9%)
New Zealand (8%)
Spain (6%)
South Africa (4%)
Chile (4%)
Argentina (2%)
Germany (2%)
United States of America (2%)
Georgia (0.3%)
China (0.2%)
Other (10.6%)
The research was conducted among 2,000 UK-based wine drinkers by Aldi and conducted by Perspectus Global in March 2024.
