What is a great value wine?
At first sight the words “great value wine“ sound like a high, unaffordable amount of money. Well, the truth is a bit different. In fact, there is no certain definition of a great value wine, and it certainly doesn’t imply breaking the bank for having the honor of tasting one.
According to wine critics and sommeliers worldwide, a value wine is the wine worth for its price – its quality is in accordance with the price tag.
The 100-Point Scale
There are many different wine-scoring scales in the world, each being created by the most popular wine critics, experts and wine publications. The most commonly used wine scoring scale is the 100-Point Scale which includes blind tasting finished wines and giving a single score for the wine. It should be noted that the scale starts from 50, and resembles the American school system grading.
|
Score |
Explanation |
| 95–100 | Classic: a great wine |
| 90–94 | Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style |
| 85–89 | Very good: a wine with special qualities |
| 80–84 | Good: a solid, well-made wine |
| 75–79 | Mediocre: a drinkable wine that may have minor flaws |
| 50–74 | Not recommended |
Wine Spectator 100-Point Scale
The 100-Point Scale is made by the reviews of James Suckling, Robert Parker ( Wine Advocate), Jamie Goode, Jeff Leve, Wine Spectator, Decanter Magazine, Wines & Spirits Magazine.
Now, let’s see some of the amazing great value wines coming from the best producing wineries worldwide which guarantee excellent quality and offer a wide range of choices according to your preferences.
Great Value White Wines
There are several regions in the world which are famous for producing the best high-quality white wines with a plethora of magnificent flavors and unforgettable taste. Bordeaux wine region in France is best known for producing delightful sweet white wines, while Burgundy is famous for producing superior Chardonnay. One of the best Sauvignon Blancs is produced in the French Loire Valley. The tastiest Rieslings you will find in Pfalz and Mosel Valley in Germany. The Italian Veneto offers the Soave white wine made from Trebbiano di Soave, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Garganega grapes.
It is dry white wine, with a blend of rich fruits and fresh green meadows. Here we can also add Primorska, Slovenia known as the “ Slovenian Tuscany, California USA and Marlborough, New Zealand.
Below you can find some of the greatest value white wines chosen by world`s best wine critics.
Chateau Puricari Viorica de Puricari 2020, Chateau Vuricari, Moldova- AVG 94, € 10.70
Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, New Zealand – AVG 94, € 12.56
Burja Bela 2019, Primorski, Slovenia (organic) – AVG 92, € 15.67
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2019, Mendoza, Argentina – AVG 95, € 16.49
Yarra Yering Dry White No 1 2018, Vicotria, Australia- AVG 94, € 22.27
Andre Brunel Les Cailloux Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2020, Rhone, France- AVG 93, € 30.13
Belondrade Y Lurton 2020, Castilla y Leon, Spain (organic) – AVG 95, € 36.95
Champagne Agrapart Terroirs Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Agrapart, France (organic) – AVG 96, € 51.90
Marcel Deiss Mambourg Grand Cru 2016, Alasce, France (organic)- AVG 96, € 64.89
Prosecco Premium Tasting Case AVG 91, € 79.99
Great Value Rosé
Provence, France is certainly the most famous Rosé producing region. Provence Rosé is dry with fruity and refreshing notes of strawberry, watermelon and salt. Other types of French Rosé: Bordeaux Rosé is very dry, with a delightful mix of strawberry, gooseberry and grapefruit flavors. Rhone Valley Rosé is very dry, providing a blend of tart berries, orange zest and mineral aromas. Spain also produces perfect Rosé wines coming from Navarra and Rioja regions. Here we can also add different Italian regions ( Northeast, Central and Southern), Australia ( Western Australia, Barossa Valley, Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills).
California is also popular for producing different styles of Rosé wine ( White Zinfandel), as well as Chile.
Below you can find some of the greatest value Rosé wines chosen by world`s best wine critics.
Tinazzi Campo delle Rose Bardolino Chiaretto 2020, Veneto, Italy- AVG 94, € 9.90
Mirabeau Etoile Provence Rose 2020, Provence, France- AVG 92, € 13.90
Barone di Villagrande Etna Rosato 2020, Sicily, Italy- AVG 93, € 14.67
Mordoree Tavel Rose La Dame Rousse 2020, Rhone, France (organic)- AVG 92, € 14.83
Chateau Leoube Rose de Leoube 2020, Provence, France- AVG 92, € 14.86
Vina Vik La Piu Belle Rose 2020, Cachapoal Valley, Chille- AVG 93, € 15.58
Chateau Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rose 2021, Provence, France- AVG 94, € 16.15
La Rose de Manincor 2019, Trentino- Alto Adige, Italy (organic) – AVG 92, € 16.41
Domaines Ott Chateau Romassan Bandol Rose 2019, Provence, France – AVG 93, € 25.58
Around the World Rose Tasting Case – AVG 92, € 95.88
Great Value Red Wines
The most prominent red wine regions are Burgundy and Rhone Valley in France, Rioja and Ribera del Duero in Spain, Barolo and Tuscany in Italy. High-quality red wines are also produced in Napa Valley, California and Barossa Valley, Australia. There are countless varieties of red wine produced with different methods and techniques. Red wine is known as the most elegant drink, suitable for any occasion. The “best red wine” is the choice and taste of an individual, but in general terms there are some standards that determine quality and value of wine. As mentioned above, “the best value wines” are chosen by reliable wine critics from around the world. Find your great value wine based on the scores, region, and certainly your budget.
Chateau Purcari Rara Neagra de Purcari 2020, South Eastern Moldova- AVG 93, € 11.53
Querciabella Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany, Italy (organic) – AVG 94, € 15.67
La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva 2015, Rioja , Spain- AVG 94, € 21.47
San Marzano Primitivo di Manduria Sessantanni 2017, Puglia, Italy- AVG 95, € 21.47
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva VIna Arana 2014, Rioja, Spain- AVG 95, € 25.19
San Marzano 60 Sessantanni Limited Edition di Manduria 2017, Puglia, Italy- AVG 97, € 27.23
Aalto 2019, Ribera del Duero, Spain ( organic)- AVG 94, € 33.04
Department 66 D66 Grenache 2018, Roussillon, France – AVG 95, € 40.91
El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Gualtallary 2017, Mendoza, Argentina- AVG 97, € 60.29
Catena Zapata Argentino Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina- AVG 96, € 71.85
Bordeaux Red Tasting Case – AVG 93, € 210.87
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