Wines are a lifestyle statement, and one of the most sophisticated drinks that do not give a hangover (most of the time). While once in a while you might indulge in aged wine, which costs a bomb, you can't always spend so much on a bottle. Here’s a list of wines we've found that taste good and are under INR 1,000. Now, before wine connoisseurs start attacking the cheap wine brigade, this is purely a list of better-tasting wines (port, red, white and rose) that'll definitely get the job done (ifkyk).
Swirl & Sip On These 7 Wines Under INR 1000 That Actually Taste Good
Charosa Vineyards, Pleasures Sauvignon Blanc NV
₹675
We won’t vouch for the red, but their white (Pleasures Sauvignon Blanc NV) is definitely worth a try. With gooseberry and orange notes, you can order it for a sleepover or for pre-gaming. The bottle makes it look way more expensive than it actually is. Their Pleasures Cabernet Shiraz NV has fruity notes coupled with red ripe berry fruit, and vanilla and chocolate aromas.
Price: INR 675 onwards
Fratelli Noi Sparkling NV
₹980
Wondering where you can get a sparkling wine in India under INR 1,000? Fratelli Noi Sparkling NV is the answer to that. The light-bodied wine comes with a crisp taste of fresh fruits and tangy bubbles. Fratelli wines are a little on the acidic side and are for people who like their flavours strong. Their classic Shiraz has notes of dark plum with subtle hints of black pepper and leather. For rose sparkling wine lovers, there’s Noi Rose NV to look forward to.
Price: INR 980 onwardsGrover's Shiraz Rosé 2021
₹785
Grover's Shiraz Rosé 2021 is popular and Chenin Blanc 2021 understated. This full-bodied wine, with its tannin smooth and flavours, should be ordered on your next night out with the pals. Also give their La Reserve Blanc a shot at your next house party.
Price: INR 785 onwards
York's Sauvignon Blanc 2022
₹749
York's Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a blend of complex tropical flavours and has herbaceous and grassy characters. Their Chenin Blanc is semi-dry and a blend of Chenin fermented in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, with a note of guava, apricot and pineapple. The York Zinfandel Rosé 2021 is the most popular, with intensely perfumed notes of cherry and raspberry.
Price: INR 750 onwards
Reveilo Grillo 2022
₹825
The Grillo 2022 (white wine) greets you with a bouquet of citrus, lemon, orange and grapefruit. It is a medium-bodied wine with crisp acidity and a long mineral aftertaste. The Nero d'Avola 2022 (medium-bodied red wine) comes with strong fruity aromas of cherry, accompanied by some spicy notes of pepper and cinnamon. It is a young wine with a long finish.
Price: INR 825 onwards
Vallonne Chenin Blanc 2022
₹1050
Vallonne's Chenin Blanc 2022 is for you to indulge in citrus, cantaloupe, tropical fruit and floral aromas. It comes with notes that have hints of honey and a clean finish. Their Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a unique mix of concentrated flavours of cherry, black currant, raspberry, and dark chocolate.
Price: INR 1,050 onwards
Sula Dia White Sparkler
₹475
If you are into port wines or dessert wines that are slightly sweet on the palette then Sula's Dia White Sparkler is a great choice! Light, sweet and semi-sparkling, this Italian style ‘Spumante’ wine runs low on alcohol and perfect for a post dinner vino session.
Price: INR 475 onwards
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