The world of wine can often feel like an exclusive club, with stratospheric prices creating a barrier to entry for many. However, the truth is that delicious, complex, and even seemingly “expensive” tasting wines can be found without breaking the bank. It’s about knowing where to look and understanding what characteristics contribute to perceived quality. This essay will explore five affordable wines, typically between $10 and $20 that punch well above their weight, offering exceptional value and a taste of luxury without the hefty price tag.
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Let us know what are YOUR top picks for affordable wine options in the comment s AND UPVOTE other people’s suggestions.
00:00 – 5 Cheap but Delicious Wines Intro
02:02 – Loire Valley’s Muscadet, France
04:14 – Vinho Verde White, Portugal
06:14 – Beaujolais Gamay Red, France
08:10 – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Red, Italy
09:43 – South Africa’s Whites from Chenin Blanc grape
11:48 – Final Thoughts
10 Comments
Vouvray also delicious
I live in the Minho region. Vinho Verde is NOT a homogeneous region. Perhaps most exciting to me right now, are the single varietal alvarinho from the sub region of monção e Melgaço. The best of these are some of the most exciting, delicious and interesting, white wines in the world right now. Additionally, tho the reds on vinho verde that are most well known have historically been made from vinhão, the reds made from Alvarão can offer a delicacy and completeness which is similar to gamay from Beaujolais. Lastly, tho not in the Minho, many reds from bairrada, that are made from Baga, are thrilling, ethereal, nuanced reds that can have the aromatic brilliance of Nebbiolo and the silky mouthfeel of Pinot noir, giving an experience that genuinely rivals both barolo and the Côte d’Or- without attempting to imitate either- at a fraction of the cost
Totally agree with your 5 wines, would also add Rioja Crianza – great quality to price ratio.
I’d add Muller-Thurgau to the list. First time I had it, as I did with Vinho Verde, I thought – want aren’t we drinking more of this!
I would include RIESLING at a Village level in Germany/Austria or Australia/U.S. for the quality wines between the $10-20 range (at least in their respective country/regions).
Aglianico from Basilicata can be excellent and age worthy at reasonable prices. I do love the Chenin from SA recommendation as well.
Bonjour Julien, I am always looking for value wines and I can agree on most of your choices specially Beaujolais and Chenin Blanc from SA. I would like to add there a Rioja from Bodegas Ramon Bilbao crianza. Their 2020 is sold here for 14 euro and obtained 90 points. From France I have a good Lalande de Pomerol : Chateau Marcadis 2021 at 18 euro and 89/90 points by critics. Recently I discovered a Medoc, looking for wines from the 2022 vintage, which is sold for 12 euro and scored 88 points. Chateau La Hourcade 2022 is a 18 ha family domaine situated top north of the Medoc where the Gironde meets the ocean.
For the reds the Cru Bourgeois from Bordeaux offers great value in good vintages
Rioja alto
Eg cubillo 2015
Wines from Argentina, Portugal have a lot to offer too….