FOOD NEWS
Aldi's Canadian Icewine Vidal Is Popular Among Wine Lovers
By Ariana DiValentino
Aldi's Specially Selected Canadian Icewine Vidal is part of the discount store's latest collection of choice, high-quality wines, all of which retail for $15 or less.
The ice wine has garnered social media and press attention, raving about how delicious it is, especially considering that a bottle of Canadian ice wine can go for $30 to $90.
Ice wine is made from grapes that have frozen on the vine, making them sweeter. "Vidal" refers to the grape used, and Aldi's comes from the Niagara Falls area in Ontario, Canada.
The Canadian Icewine Vidal has strong fruity notes with a noticeably thick consistency and a deep golden hue. Aldi's product description calls out peach, lemon, and toffee flavors.
The sweet wine is sold in a skinny, half-size bottle (375 mL rather than the standard 750 mL), which makes sense since ice wine is typically served in portions of 1.5-2 ounces.
It's meant to be served chilled, and although it's sweet, it's not at all sickly, offering a well-balanced flavor. Aldi suggests drinking the wine with "flavorful desserts."