India’s wine scene has matured fast — you can now find well-made, affordable bottles that compete with imports on flavour and personality. Below are five widely available Indian wines (across red and white styles) that consistently deliver quality under INR 2,000. For each I explain what makes it worth trying, tasting notes, approximate India price range and quick pairing tips. Prices and availability do change by state and retailer, so I’ve added sources you can check before you buy.
Why try: Sula’s Sauvignon Blanc is a reliable and crisp Indian white wine that has introduced many drinkers to whites grown in Nashik - fresh, zesty, and very food-friendly.
Tasting notes: Citrus (grapefruit, lime), green apple, fresh herbs and a zippy, clean finish - great chilled.
750 ml Price: Maharashtra - INR 825, Delhi - INR 920
Pairing: Seafood, light salads, goat-cheese crostini, or spicy Indo-Chinese starters.
Why try: One of India’s most popular whites - Chenin is versatile, easy-drinking and often shows a touch more body and tropical fruit than Sauvignon Blanc. Sula’s Chenin is a practical everyday white that’s also good value.
Tasting notes: Pear, ripe apple, subtle honeyed notes and a clean, slightly rounded palate.
750 ml Price: Maharashtra - INR 795, Delhi - INR 750
Pairing: Mild curries, grilled vegetables, light pastas and soft cheeses.
Why try: Fratelli’s “Sette” is a crowd-pleasing red blend (approachable, fruit-forward) that often punches above its price. It’s a good intro to Indian reds with a bit more structure and polish.
Tasting notes: Red and black cherry, plum, gentle spice, medium body and smooth tannins.
750 ml Price: Maharashtra - INR 1795, Delhi - INR 2000
Pairing: Tomato-based pastas, grilled chicken, kebabs and mild-barbecue fare.
Why try: Grover La Réserve is one of India's benchmark premium red wines in the approachable price range, often serving as a reference for oak-aged Indian blends. It offers greater depth and complexity compared to entry-level reds.
Tasting notes: Dark fruit (blackberry, plum), cedar/oak spice from measured barrel ageing, with a structured but balanced finish.
750 ml Price: Maharashtra - INR 1240, Delhi - INR 1270
Pairing: Red-meat curries, lamb chops, mushroom dishes and aged cheeses.
Why try: Reveilo’s Chardonnay Reserve (and similar Nashik Chardonnays) shows India can produce clean, varietal white wines with good balance. If you prefer an Indian red alternative, York’s Arros is a solid, budget-friendly option with ripe-fruit appeal.
Tasting notes (Reveilo Chardonnay): Orchard fruit, soft citrus, light oak/vanilla in reserve bottlings and a medium body.
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Pairing: Reveilo — roast chicken, creamy pastas, or grilled fish. York Arros — pizza, burgers, and spicy Indo-Chinese mains.
India now makes many wines that are both affordable and genuinely enjoyable. For under INR 2,000 you can cover a variety of styles — crisp Sauvignon Blanc, versatile Chenin, approachable Fratelli blends, the oak-balanced Grover La Réserve and well-made Nashik Chardonnays (or the York Arros red). Start with these five bottles and you’ll get a clear sense of why Indian wines have earned both domestic love and critical attention.
