The Winery Tesco of England

Winery Tesco - 1531 Blanquette de Limoux Brut
The winery offers 422 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of England.
It is located in England

The Winery Tesco is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 422 wines for sale in of England to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Tesco wines

Looking for the best Winery Tesco wines in England among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Tesco wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Tesco wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Tesco

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Tesco

How Winery Tesco wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of scallops with cream, monkfish with honey and cider vinegar or grandma's cherry clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Tesco

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Tesco. often reveals types of flavors of cream, pineapple or mango and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, strawberries or raspberry. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Tesco. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Tesco

  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2004With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.69/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Tesco.

  • Chardonnay
  • Xarel-lo
  • Pinot Noir
  • Lambrusco
  • Glera (Prosecco)
  • Parellada

Discovering the wine region of England

England, although more famous for gin and beer, has been producing wine since Roman Imperial times (100 – 400 AD). Historically the country has not been known for the quality of its winemaking, inhibited by its northerly latitude and resulting cool Climate. However the last decade or so has seen considerable progress and expansion, and increases in planting of noble Grape varieties. Significant chaptilzation to off-set the high Acidity of under-ripe grapes was once common practice but since the 1970s and particularly since the turn of the millennium natural sugar levels have increased in the Vineyard and wines have increased in quality and reputation.

The modern commercial English wine industry is often attributed to small experimental vineyards planted in the 1950s and 60s. The lack of sunshine and colder temperatures inhibit ripening and fruit set has previously led to high acid levels and low yields. The climate is moderated by the Gulf Stream, a major Atlantic Ocean current that carries Warm water from the Caribbean to the Southern coasts of England and Wales. The Gulf Stream also helps moderate the climate of Bordeaux.

These conditions have led to Sparkling wines becoming the most prominent and commercially successful of English wines, some of which have been rated alongside those from better-known wine-producing countries such as France, Australia and New Zealand. The Champagne varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are particularly successful alongside sparkling wines carbonated through bottle fermentation in the méthode traditionnelle. Geology also plays a key role in this emphasis. Many vineyards on chalk downlands in the southernmost counties of England lie on the same strata that dip under channel and resurface in Champagne.

The top red wines of Winery Tesco

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Tesco

How Winery Tesco wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, lamb marinated in white wine or duck breast with orange sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Tesco

On the nose the red wine of Winery Tesco. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tomatoes or black plum and sometimes also flavors of morello cherry, mocha or cinnamon. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Tesco. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Tesco

  • 2007With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.54/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.52/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Tesco.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Tempranillo
  • Grenache
  • Malbec

Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle

Muscadelle white is a grape variety that originated in France (Bergerac). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Muscadelle white can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.

The top white wines of Winery Tesco

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Tesco

How Winery Tesco wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of smoked salmon omelette, magic cake cheese quiche or nachos (chicken).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Tesco

On the nose the white wine of Winery Tesco. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, pineapple or apricot and sometimes also flavors of nutty, non oak or white pepper. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Tesco. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Tesco

  • 2019With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.51/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.49/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Tesco.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sémillon

The word of the wine: Wine library

Cellar in which are kept bottles that retrace the history of a domain, a vintage, an exceptional wine, etc., and which constitute a collection. It is also said of a place that offers a very wide choice of wines served by the glass. The oenotheques are more and more widespread in the living rooms opened to the public.

The top pink wines of Winery Tesco

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Tesco

How Winery Tesco wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), chicken curry with coconut milk and cashew nuts or savoyard fondue (but succulent).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Tesco

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Tesco. often reveals types of flavors of cream, microbio or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of cherry, citrus or apples. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Tesco. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Tesco

  • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.16/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Tesco.

  • Garnacha
  • Zinfandel
  • Grenache
  • Malbec
  • Cinsaut
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Müller-Thurgau

Müller-Thurgau shows the character of its noble origins. This Swiss white grape variety is a cross between the royal madeleine and the riesling. The idea that the latter was crossed with the sylvaner is irrelevant. The variety can be recognized by its vigorous character and its semi-erect habit. Preferring rich soils and short prunings, the plant sees its buds open quite early. The buds are cottony and soft green in color. The slightly embossed and tormented blade, with 5 to 7 lobes, makes it possible to distinguish the adult leaves. The clusters appear compact, pyramidal or cylindrical in shape and small to medium in size. The flavour of the Müller-Turgau berries is reminiscent of Muscat. The juicy and crunchy pulp is revealed under a greyish skin. When ripe, the fruit has a mottled shell on a golden yellow background. Switzerland prefers to extract the juice from this variety. The wine made from it is rather heavy and does not keep well.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Tesco

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Tesco

How Winery Tesco wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or sweet desserts such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon) or grandma's cherry clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Winery Tesco

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery Tesco. often reveals types of flavors of nutty, cherry or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of honey, almonds or raisin. In the mouth the natural sweet wine of Winery Tesco. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Winery Tesco

  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 1997With an average score of 3.70/5
  • N.V.With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Winery Tesco.

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Touriga Franca
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Tempranillo
  • Tinto Cao
  • Palomino

The word of the wine: Decommissioning

Removal of the right to the appellation of origin of a wine; it is then marketed as Vin de France.

The top sweet wines of Winery Tesco

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Tesco

How Winery Tesco wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of cassoulet, magic cake cheese quiche or fried squid.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Tesco

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Tesco. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, spices or mango and sometimes also flavors of passion fruit, orange or caramel.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Tesco

  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.58/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Tesco.

  • Sémillon
  • Moscatel de Alejandría
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscadelle

Discover the grape variety: Nerello mascalese

A very old grape variety grown in Italy, more precisely in the north of Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna and in Sardinia. Its origin would be Greek because it was reported in Greece in the 7th century B.C. It is the result of a natural intraspecific crossing between sangiovese or nielluccio and mantonico bianco. It should not be confused with nerello capuccio and pignatello nero. It should be noted that Nerello mascalese seems to be a grape variety adapted to altitude, as is the case in Sicily where it is planted at a rate of 6,000 and 9,000 vines per hectare. It is practically unknown in other wine-producing countries, which is certainly due to its late ripening.

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Discover the grape variety: Molinara

Its origin is not very precise, it has been cultivated for a very long time in northern Italy, ... in France it is almost unknown. It should not be confused with the Spanish variety molinera gorda.

News about Winery Tesco and wines from the region

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Decanter attended Tesco’s spring/summer 2022 portfolio tasting at the end of April where over 140 wines were on show, 38 of which are new to the range. In anticipation of the full list of top buys, to follow soon, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites to get you in the mood for spring. Tesco’s wine buying team highlighted 24 wines as their must-try buys, and five of these have featured in our initial spring roundup below. We think they showcase the diversity of the Tesco range and the value t ...

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The word of the wine: Wine library

Cellar in which are kept bottles that retrace the history of a domain, a vintage, an exceptional wine, etc., and which constitute a collection. It is also said of a place that offers a very wide choice of wines served by the glass. The oenotheques are more and more widespread in the living rooms opened to the public.