Aldi triumphs at wine industry’s ‘Oscars’

SUPERMARKET Aldi is toasting its success after winning international recognition for its wines.

The retailer scooped two gold awards – one for a £7.99 bottle from its own label range – and 24 other accolades.

The Exquisite Collection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc secured a top gong at the International Wine Challenge Tranche 2 – dubbed the Oscars of the wine industry.

The other prestigious gold award was presented for the £9.99 Lot 14 Minervois La Liviniere.

Aldi’s managing director: buying, Tony Baines, said: “For our range to receive 26 accolades is a fantastic recognition of the work our talented buying team undertake to source the best wines from around the world. We’re particularly excited that shoppers can now purchase our awardwinning wine collection at the click of a button from our new website.”