01
Best dry pick
Luigi Bosca Malbec
Choose this Malbec for steak night if you like a full-bodied red with a silky texture. LCBO describes dark plum, fig and cinnamon notes.
LCBO flavour notes ↗ 82/100
$19.95
441 LCBO stores
Best red wines at the LCBO
Red wines worth buying, with current prices and stock near you.
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Best widely available picks
A pick for your taste and budget. Every bottle at 25+ LCBO stores.
02
Best under $20
Pérez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
A Cabernet for burgers or roast lamb: LCBO describes berry fruit with mint and spice. A useful choice if you prefer a firm, dry red.
LCBO flavour notes ↗ 80/100
$17.95
590 LCBO stores
03
Best sweeter pick
Papale Linea Oro Primitivo di Manduria
For a richer, sweeter red with barbecued ribs. LCBO describes dark cherry, plum and chocolate notes; choose it if you enjoy a bold, smooth style.
LCBO flavour notes ↗ 88/100
$28.95
286 LCBO stores
04
Splurge pick
Château Pipeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
A fuller, firmer Bordeaux for a roast dinner. LCBO describes smoky, chocolate and prune notes and suggests slow-cooked beef or lamb shanks.
LCBO flavour notes ↗ 82/100
$44.95
333 LCBO stores
Selected by WineRipe · How we choose
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Current deals
Wines in this guide where the current LCBO price is below the regular listed price.
01
Luccarelli Negroamaro
For a softer, off-dry choice: save $1.00 on this Negroamaro (750 mL), stocked at 177 stores.
80/100
$10.95 $11.95
177 LCBO stores Save $1.00
02
Catena Malbec
For a dry choice: save $2.00 on this Malbec (750 mL), stocked at 426 stores.
80/100
$21.95 $23.95
426 LCBO stores Save $2.00
03
Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni
For a dry choice: save $3.00 on this Italy red (750 mL), stocked at 331 stores.
80/100
$20.95 $23.95
331 LCBO stores Save $3.00
04
Casillero del Diablo Reserva Devil's Collection Red
For a softer, off-dry choice: save $2.00 on this Chile red (750 mL), stocked at 303 stores.
76/100
$12.95 $14.95
303 LCBO stores Save $2.00
05
19 Crimes Shiraz Durif
For a dry choice: save $2.00 on this Shiraz (750 mL), stocked at 362 stores.
76/100
$17.95 $19.95
362 LCBO stores Save $2.00
06
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
For a dry choice: save $5.00 on this Sangiovese (750 mL), stocked at 292 stores.
80/100
$44.95 $49.95
292 LCBO stores Save $5.00
Best value under $25
High-value bottles in this guide that currently stay under the $25 mark.
01
Duca di Saragnano Alchymia Primitivo
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Primitivo is $22.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 86/100 from 8,932 ratings.
86/100
$22.95
439 LCBO stores
02
Passo Del Sud Appassimento
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Italy red is $14.60 for 750 mL, with a score of 84/100 from 7,879 ratings.
84/100
$14.60
241 LCBO stores
03
Luigi Bosca Malbec
For a dry choice: this Malbec is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 123,010 ratings.
82/100
$19.95
441 LCBO stores
04
Tommasi Il Sestante Valpolicella Ripasso
For a softer, off-dry choice: this Italy red is $20.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 6,414 ratings.
82/100
$20.00
391 LCBO stores
05
Luccarelli Negroamaro
For a softer, off-dry choice: save $1.00 on this Negroamaro (750 mL), stocked at 177 stores.
80/100
$10.95 $11.95
177 LCBO stores Save $1.00
06
Pérez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
For a dry choice: this Cabernet Sauvignon is $17.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 80/100 from 11,030 ratings.
80/100
$17.95
590 LCBO stores
07
Henry of Pelham Baco Noir Old Vines VQA
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Baco Noir is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 2,501 ratings.
82/100
$19.95
463 LCBO stores
08
Catena Malbec
For a dry choice: save $2.00 on this Malbec (750 mL), stocked at 426 stores.
80/100
$21.95 $23.95
426 LCBO stores Save $2.00
Best under $20
The strongest low-price picks in this guide.
01
Passo Del Sud Appassimento
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Italy red is $14.60 for 750 mL, with a score of 84/100 from 7,879 ratings.
84/100
$14.60
241 LCBO stores
02
Luigi Bosca Malbec
For a dry choice: this Malbec is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 123,010 ratings.
82/100
$19.95
441 LCBO stores
03
Luccarelli Negroamaro
For a softer, off-dry choice: save $1.00 on this Negroamaro (750 mL), stocked at 177 stores.
80/100
$10.95 $11.95
177 LCBO stores Save $1.00
04
Pérez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
For a dry choice: this Cabernet Sauvignon is $17.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 80/100 from 11,030 ratings.
80/100
$17.95
590 LCBO stores
05
Henry of Pelham Baco Noir Old Vines VQA
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Baco Noir is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 2,501 ratings.
82/100
$19.95
463 LCBO stores
06
Silk & Spice Spice Road
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Portugal red is $13.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 80/100 from 2,152 ratings.
80/100
$13.95
188 LCBO stores
07
Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz
For a softer, off-dry choice: this Shiraz is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 78/100 from 19,935 ratings.
78/100
$19.95
383 LCBO stores
08
Casillero Del Diablo Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon
For a dry choice: this Cabernet Sauvignon is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 78/100 from 51,090 ratings.
78/100
$19.95
325 LCBO stores
Clearance finds — check the store first
Separate clearance listings. Sizes and availability vary; these are not the broadly stocked recommendations above.
01
Pascual Toso Malbec
For a dry choice: save $2.35 on this Malbec (750 mL), stocked at 2 stores.
72/100
$9.85 $12.20
2 LCBO stores Save $2.35
02
Santa Rita Cavanza Cabernet Sauvignon
For a dry choice: save $2.15 on this Cabernet Sauvignon (750 mL), stocked at 1 stores.
68/100
$9.85 $12.00
1 LCBO store Save $2.15
Limited availability — a few-store hunt
Bottles reported at fewer than 25 stores. Check the exact listing near you before making a trip.
01
Montes Purple Angel 2021
For a dry choice: this Carmenere is $105.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 88/100 from 20,504 ratings.
88/100
$105.95
15 LCBO stores
02
San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Las Lagunas Carmenère 2023
For a dry choice: this Carmenere is $20.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 8,732 ratings.
82/100
$20.95
1 LCBO store
03
Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022
For a dry choice: this France red is $210.00 for 1500 mL, with a score of 88/100 from 36,611 ratings.
88/100
$210.00
10 LCBO stores
04
Torbreck RunRig 2022
For a dry choice: this Shiraz 2%, Viognier 98% is $375.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 92/100 from 4,946 ratings.
92/100
$375.00
6 LCBO stores
05
Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2020
For a dry choice: this Sangiovese is $205.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 90/100 from 19,991 ratings.
90/100
$205.00
1 LCBO store
06
Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
For a dry choice: this Cabernet Sauvignon is $148.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 88/100 from 4,583 ratings.
88/100
$148.00
4 LCBO stores
How WineRipe chooses these wines
WineRipe selects the opening shortlist for different tastes and budgets using LCBO product descriptions, matched community ratings and current availability. The flavour notes are summaries of the linked LCBO sources, not first-hand tastings. Source notes checked Sep 14, 2026.
Each featured pick must be a 750 mL single bottle at 25 or more stores, with a trusted rating match and no clearance offer. Our dry pick has no more than 5 g/L of listed sugar; the sweeter pick has at least 12 g/L. Sugar helps distinguish the styles, but acidity and tannin also affect how sweet a wine tastes. The budget pick must cost less than $20, and the splurge pick $25–$50.
Prices, sugar and stock come from the same exact LCBO listing and are checked at each daily refresh. A pick is removed if it no longer qualifies. Scores summarize matched community ratings on a 100-point scale; they are not WineRipe tasting scores and may cover multiple vintages. We show a vintage only when it appears in the LCBO listing name. The lists below the shortlist are ranked automatically by rating, price and availability; scarcity never improves a wine’s rank.
For everyday reds, compare Portugal and southern Italy alongside Spanish Rioja and Argentine Malbec. The sections above separate widely stocked picks, current deals and bottles under $20, so you can start with your budget.
Open a wine to compare its exact listings and nearby stock. Availability varies by store, so check before making a special trip.
3,594 wines · 207 scored · $3.95-$23,000.85 · 237,382 store listings
Red Blend, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese · Bordeaux, Ontario, Tuscany
Common countries
France 1,108Italy 771Canada 473Spain 229Australia 209Chile 151Argentina 127Portugal 99
Common grapes
Red Blend 821Pinot Noir 383Cabernet Sauvignon 248Sangiovese 167Nebbiolo 141Shiraz 112Merlot 109Malbec 91
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Buying questions, answered
Which dry red wine should I buy at the LCBO?
Luigi Bosca Malbec is our dry pick at $19.95 CAD for 750 mL. Choose this Malbec for steak night if you like a full-bodied red with a silky texture. LCBO describes dark plum, fig and cinnamon notes. Listed sugar is 3 g/L. Reported at 441 LCBO stores on Nov 7, 2026.
Which red wine under $20 should I buy at the LCBO?
Pérez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is our under-$20 pick at $17.95 CAD for 750 mL. A Cabernet for burgers or roast lamb: LCBO describes berry fruit with mint and spice. A useful choice if you prefer a firm, dry red. Reported at 590 LCBO stores on Nov 7, 2026.
Which sweeter red wine should I try at the LCBO?
Papale Linea Oro Primitivo di Manduria is our sweeter pick at $28.95 CAD for 750 mL. For a richer, sweeter red with barbecued ribs. LCBO describes dark cherry, plum and chocolate notes; choose it if you enjoy a bold, smooth style. Listed sugar is 12 g/L. Reported at 286 LCBO stores on Nov 7, 2026.
Which red wine is worth a splurge at the LCBO?
Château Pipeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is our splurge pick at $44.95 CAD for 750 mL. A fuller, firmer Bordeaux for a roast dinner. LCBO describes smoky, chocolate and prune notes and suggests slow-cooked beef or lamb shanks. Reported at 333 LCBO stores on Nov 7, 2026.
Which red wine styles are included?
This page includes LCBO products classified as red wine, including blends and varietal reds such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Merlot, and Malbec.