These sleek little cans of rosé from Cannetta are made entirely with Grenache sourced from the Ramatuelle region in southern France and prove that sometimes chic branding and delicious wine do go hand in hand. Rosé drinkers who crave something a little more substantial will be pleased to find violet and jasmine on the nose, along with nectarine and peach notes.
Djuce Crispy White, $5/250-ml can, $138/24-pack
Cool-kid canned wine brand Djuce partners with some of the most iconic natural winemakers around the world, from Austria’s Meinklang to Bibich in Croatia. This bone-dry, still white wine from Italy’s central Abruzzo region is the only canned Trebbiano we’ve come across (so far), and its bracing pear, apricot, and jasmine flower notes are so refreshing that it’s unlikely to be the last.
Leitz Out Riesling, $7/250-ml can, $150/24-pack
Leave it to centuries-old Rheingau estate Leitz to have you questioning why more Riesling isn’t offered in canned form. With mouth-watering minerality, balanced acidity, and notes of quince, bergamot, green apple, and jasmine flowers, Leitz Out is perfect picnic fodder. Not consuming alcohol? Leitz’s nonalcoholic canned sparkling Riesling offering is a top-notch alternative.
Une Femme Unoaked California Chardonnay, $7/250-ml can, $72/12-pack
Une Femme offers the perfect antidote for skeptics of buttery, oaked Chard, with just enough body to shine when paired with an acid-bomb green herby salad or ceviche. Expect a crisp canned California Chardonnay packed with lemon zest, lime, green apple, and pear notes.
Broc Cellars 2023 ‘Love Red’, $13/375-ml can, $120/12-pack
The ultimate chilled red, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this jammy combination of spicy Carignan, blackberry-scented Syrah, and a touch of bright Grenache Noir. While it’s the priciest can on this list at $10 a pop, winemaker Chris Brockway makes just over 400 cases each year, which makes these cans well worth stocking up on. As a testament to its quality, Brockway also sells the same blend by the bottle.
Maker Wine Red Blend, $60/6-pack
Red wine can be a more challenging category for canned wines, as some run the risk of tasting “cooked” due to oxidation, or simply bitter and astringent. Made by Lodi, California-based producer J Dusi Wines, this full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Barbera is just the opposite, full of juicy sour cherry and blackberry notes with a tannic but balanced finish.
