Not too long ago, it was possible to buy a cheap bottle of wine for less than €5.
But with the Government’s new minimum unit alcohol pricing coming into force on January 4, supermarkets must now sell booze at 10 cent per gram of alcohol, sending prices soaring.
Wine is more expensive the higher the percentage volume of alcohol in the bottle and the average price of a bottle you’ll find on the shelf is around €10.
But which supermarket is selling the cheapest bottle of wine?
The Irish Mirror hit the shelves to find out where you can get your hands on the best value bottle of wine for the weekend:
White wine
Tesco
Taparoo Valley Australian Chardonnay (12.5%) 75cl
€7.50
Supervalu
Alterra Special Reserve Chardonnay (13.5%) 75cl
€7.99
Dunnes
Silver Moki Sauvignon Blanc (11.5%) 75cl
€7.50
Lidl
Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (12%) 75cl
€7.10
Aldi
Castellore Italian Grillo (12.5%) 75cl
€7.40
Verdict: Lidl
Red wine
Tesco
Isla Negra Merlot (12%) 75cl
€7.50
Supervalu
Alterra Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (13.5%) 75cl
€7.99
Dunnes
Silver Moki Cool Climate Pinot Noir (12.5%) 75cl
€7.50
Lidl
Vineyard Merlot (12%) 75cl
€7.19
Aldi
Baron Amarillo Rioja (12.5%) 75cl
€7.40
