Aldi axes Argentinian Malbec from UK stores - here's why

The supermarket giant has discontinued a range of products in recent years, including:

• Very Berry Muesli
• Dairyfine Blonde chocolate bar
• Village Bakery Seeded Medium Sliced Loaf
• Moser Roth Vegan Blonde chocolate bar
• Savour Bakes Water Biscuits

Aldi temporarily axes best-selling wine ahead of World Cup semi-final

Aldi has now temporarily removed its best-selling Argentinian Malbec from UK stores in a display of "patriotic solidarity".

The move comes ahead of England's 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final clash against Argentina.

Shoppers visiting Aldi's wine aisle on Wednesday (July 15) will be met with empty shelves where the popular red wine usually sits.

The wine will be replaced by a sign, which reads: "We have removed our Argentinian Malbec from the shelves in solidarity ahead of the game tomorrow. It’s coming home!"

Aldi shoppers looking for bottles of Argentinian Malbec on Wednesday (July 15) will instead be greeted with a sign (pictured). (Image: Aldi)

An Aldi spokesperson added: "Whether it’s a tactical substitution or the ultimate superstition, the sign encourages shoppers to bench their usual Argentinian reds for alternative bottles to toast Thomas Tuchel’s men tomorrow night."

The unusual move has been met with amusement from shoppers, who took to social media to share their reactions.

One person said: "Hahahahha love this."

Another added: "Patriotism before Profit. Well done @aldiuk."

A third shopper commented: "An iconic move!"

This move from Aldi to bench its popular Malbec comes after Greggs stopped selling its Mexican sandwich range earlier this month ahead of England's round-of-16 clash against Mexico.

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