8 Best Canned Red Wines to Try (2025 Edition)

Think canned red wine can’t be bold, complex, or worth sipping slowly? Think again. The best canned red wines in 2025 offer rich flavours, vibrant fruit, and serious quality, all with the convenience of a can. Whether you’re after something chillable for summer evenings or something full-bodied for hearty dinners, these 8 standout picks bring character, value, and versatility to the table. Let’s explore the top canned reds you’ll want to drink.

Best Canned Red Wines at A Glance

• The Liberator Francophile Syrah: Juicy and smooth South African Syrah with red berries and a touch of spice.
• Attimo Refosco Canned Red Wine: Bright Italian red bursting with red fruits, pepper with a hint of spice
• The Copper Crew Rosato: Light, fruit-forward red-rosé blend with cherry and floral notes, refreshing and fun.
• Mad Med Le Rouge: A juicy organic blend of red and white grapes from Provence, with blood orange and berry notes.
• Canned Wine Co Old Vine Garnacha No.5: Bold Spanish Garnacha with black cherry, chocolate, and silky smooth tannins.
• Pablo y Walter Malbec Can: Classic Argentinian Malbec with ripe red berries and a soft, oaky finish.
• O Joie Fleurie: Light and elegant Beaujolais with crunchy red fruit and floral lift.
• Can't Be Bothered (decent) Red Wine: Easy-drinking Italian red blend with sour cherry, spice, and a juicy finish.

Best Canned Red Wine to Buy in 2025

1. The Liberator Francophile Syrah

• Grape Variety: Syrah
• Style: Elegant South African Red | Body: Medium to Full | Acidity: Medium
• Tastes like: Red and black berries, violets, cracked pepper
• Best Food Pairing: Grilled lamb, sausage cassoulet, aubergine tagine

This young vine Syrah, crafted with a French soul in the heart of South Africa, offers a vibrant and floral profile that’s absolutely captivating and exceptionally drinkable. Inspired by Rhône-style reds like Crozes-Hermitage, it delights the senses with ripe red-black fruit, wild violets and lilies, and a gentle hint of spice, highlighting the essence of Syrah without overpowering oak influences. Naturally fermented and carefully aged in a charming mix of concrete and seasoned barrels, it’s beautifully silky yet elegantly structured.

2. Attimo Refosco Canned Red Wine

• Grape Varieties: Refosco 
• Style: Light Red | Body: Medium | Acidity: Low
• Tastes like: Fruit, pepper, spice
• Best Food Pairing: Spicy pizza, lamb skewers, Korean BBQ

Light, juicy, and refreshingly bold, Attimo’s Refosco offers a fruity burst that's perfectly balanced with a peppery twist and smooth tannins, finishing clean and satisfying. Recognised as the top canned red at ICWA24, it’s a favourite for wine lovers who enjoy doing things a little differently. Just chill it slightly for an extra zing, then feel free to open it anywhere, be it rooftops, barbecues, or even a cosy night on the sofa.

3. The Copper Crew Rosato

• Grape Varieties: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Nero di Troia, Aleatico
• Style: Rosé Blend | Body: Light | Acidity: High
• Tastes like: Cherry, summer fruits, magnolia blossom
• Best Food Pairing: Italian dishes, Camembert, fish and chips

Crafted in Puglia, Italy, this organic, vegan-friendly canned red drink offers a rosé but with surprising complexity. Primitivo provides rich cherry flavours, while Negroamaro adds gentle plum notes and a juicy feel. Nero di Troia contributes lovely floral aromas and bright red berries, and Aleatico brings fragrant hints of rose and magnolia. The result? A light, easy-to-chill rosé that offers something a little more complex than Provence-style rosés.

4. Mad Med Le Rouge

• Grape Variety: 50% Vermentino, 50% Grenache
• Style: Provence Red | Body: Medium | Acidity: Low
• Tastes like: Raspberry, redcurrant, blood orange
• Best Food Pairing: Charcuterie, grilled veggies, fish tacos

Created in the scenic region of Provence by the talented team at Domaine de la Mongestine, this red-white blend brings a fresh twist to traditional wines. Crafted with Vermentino and Grenache, it erupts with bright raspberry, redcurrant, and a lively splash of blood orange. Naturally fermented, unfiltered, and low in sulphur, it offers a smooth, silky feel on your palate, complemented by gentle tannins and a crisp, refreshing acidity.

5. Canned Wine Co Old Vine Garnacha No.5

• Grape Variety: 100% Garnacha
• Style: Spanish Red | Body: Full | Acidity: Medium-High
• Tastes like: Black cherry, cassis, chocolate, vanilla spice
• Best Food Pairing: Pork belly, smoky bean chilli, roasted aubergine

Rich, silky Garnacha comes from old vines grown at high altitudes in Aragón, Spain. It greets you with layers of chocolate-dipped cherries, juicy cassis, and comforting vanilla spice, all wrapped in smooth tannins and a lively streak of acidity. Hand-harvested and oak-aged for 12 months, this wine surprises with its depth and structure, even in a convenient canned format. Perfect with grilled meats, BBQ vegetables, or hearty dishes like cassoulet and smoky aubergine.

6. Pablo y Walter Malbec Can

• Grape Variety: Malbec
• Style: Classic Argentine Red | Body: Full | Acidity: Low
• Tastes like: Juicy red berries, dark chocolate, soft oak
• Best Food Pairing: Churrasco steak, chimichurri vegetables, empanadas

Celebrate Mendoza’s vibrant spirit with this canned Malbec, capturing the rich colour, bold flavours, and lively Latin essence. From 25-year-old vines in Valle de Uco, it combines smooth, unwooded Malbec with 10% of Walter Bressia’s exquisite Monteagrelo Malbec, adding extra depth and character. Enjoy juicy red fruits, decadent chocolate hints, and a subtle touch of oak that perfectly complements grilled meats, spicy stews, or a lovely picnic with empanadas. It’s a fantastic way to experience Argentina’s authentic taste, any day just for you!

7. O Joie Fleurie

• Grape Variety: Gamay
• Style: Elegant French Red | Body: Light | Acidity: Medium
• Tastes like: Crunchy red cherry, wild raspberry, pink florals, earthy finish
• Best Food Pairing: Charcuterie, roast chicken, mushroom risotto

Hand-harvested from 65-year-old vines rooted in the pink granite soils of Fleurie, this Cru Beaujolais in a can is pure joy in portable form. It’s bursting with crunchy red fruit, soft florals, and just a touch of earthiness, making it vibrant, elegant, and endlessly drinkable. Crafted at Château des Moriers by the sixth generation of winemakers, it offers a Pinot-like delicacy combined with a food-friendly structure, ideal for picnics, park days, or solo dinners when you’re in the mood for a small, delightful sip.

8. Can't Be Bothered (decent) Red Wine

• Grape Variety: 50% Barbera, 40% Nebbiolo, 10% Dolcetto
• Style: Italian Red Blend | Body: Full | Acidity: Medium
• Tastes like: Sour cherry, boysenberry, baking spice, tar
• Best Food Pairing: Pizza, chargrilled veg, spicy sausage pasta

Crafted from sustainably farmed grapes in Piemonte, Italy, this Langhe Rosso blend thoughtfully combines the bright acidity of Barbera, the refined tannic structure of Nebbiolo, and the sweet floral notes of Dolcetto. It has a juicy, crunchy character layered with flavours of sour cherry, boysenberry, baking spices, and a whisper of tar. Its playful name may suggest fun, but it carries real depth, making it a clever, fuss-free red that truly shows off its character. Whether enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, it's a perfect match for pizza, charred aubergine, or a garlicky sausage ragu.

Conclusion

Canned red wine has come a long way, offering all the richness, flavour, and character you'd expect from a bottle, but with the added convenience. Whether you're into a bold Malbec, a juicy Garnacha, or something light and chillable, these 8 picks show that you don’t have to compromise on quality or portability. Perfect for picnics, dinner parties, or just a quiet night in, there's never been a better time to explore reds by the can.

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FAQ

1. How should I serve canned red wine?
Most canned red wines taste best when slightly chilled, around 12–16°C. To enjoy them at this temperature, chill them in the fridge for 20–30 minutes before drinking. Lighter varieties, such as Fleurie and Pinot Noir, can be served even colder for a more refreshing experience.

2. Can I age canned red wine?
Canned wines are intended to be enjoyed while fresh. They don’t improve with age like bottled wines because their canning and packaging are optimised for short-term use, usually within 12–18 months of purchase.

3. What food pairs well with canned red wine?
The pairing depends on the style! Bold reds such as Malbec and Syrah go well with grilled meats, stews, and BBQ. Lighter reds or chillable blends are ideal with charcuterie, roasted vegetables, or pizza. We've included ideal pairings for each wine in our guide above.

4. What’s the difference between canned red wine and bottled red wine?
The key difference lies in packaging, not quality. Canned red wine delivers the same great taste and complexity as bottled wine, with added advantages: it is lighter, more portable, and cools faster. Additionally, there’s no need for a corkscrew or wine glasses to enjoy it. Many canned reds are produced by reputable winemakers using high-quality grapes, with some options made from old-vine or organic fruit. For casual drinking, outdoor occasions, or managing portions, canned wine often proves to be the smarter, more sustainable choice.