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Why corner shop wines are not to be sniffed at
Whether making a last-minute panic buy or you simply can’t be bothered to stray far from home, the dusty shelves of your local store often boast their share of trusted, dependable bottles
TL;DR
- Corner shops offer a range of approachable wines, including fruity reds like Campo Viejo Tempranillo and Muriel Tempranillo Rioja.
- Prosecco is a common sparkling option, which can be enjoyed with amaros like Aperol.
- Affordable own-label Champagnes can be found in some mini-supermarkets.
- French white wines such as Picpoul de Pinet and Louis Jadot's Mâcon Villages are generally safe bets.
- Lesser-known white grapes like Sicilian carricante and Romanian fetească regală are appearing in mini-supermarkets.
- Southern French rosés and Studio by Miraval's "Mediterranean rosé" are good, easy-drinking choices.