I tried supermarket own-brand prosecco – the winner is less than a fiver but Waitrose was the biggest surprise

THERE is nothing like popping a bottle of bubbly to celebrate festivities or mark the end of another year.

And if you're hoping to sip on prosecco on December 25 or New Year's Eve, you'll want to make sure that you're getting the best for your budget.

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All the big supermarkets offer their own-branded version of prosecco but there's a big difference in cost and taste.

To help you decide, I tried the cheapest own-brand versions of the fizz available from Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Waitrose, Asda and M&S.

I gave each a mark out of five on price, as well as taste to give an overall mark out of ten and find the ones you should stock up on this Christmas...

M&S

• £10 (£13.33 a litre)

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This was the priciest own-brand bottle that I tried. It felt a little flat with not enough bubbles in the glass.

It was definitely the driest of all that I tried, so you'll also favour this one if - like me - you're not a fan of overly sweet prosecco.

However, it left a slightly unpleasant chemical aftertaste that I didn't enjoy.

• Price 2/5
• Taste 3/5
• Overall score: 5/10

Aldi Costellore Prosecco Vino Frizzante

• £4.75 (£6.33 a litre)

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Aldi's own-brand had a fruity taste that was not too overpowering. It was also light and fresh and the sweetness was just right.

Overall it was pleasant and easy to drink. And at less than a fiver, it is definitely a bargain.

• Price 5/5
• Taste 4/5
• Overall score: 9/10

Lidl Allini prosecco Treviso Frizzante

• £5.49 (£7.32 a litre)

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Lidl's prosecco was a relatively low price but unfortunately that was reflected in the taste. It was quite weak and too light.

It also seemed to be lacking in fizz too.

The bottle was a screw cap which feels a bit more budget and might put you off taking it over to a pal's house.

• Price 4/5
• Taste 1/5
• Overall score: 5/10

Morrisons The Best Prosecco DOC

• £7 (£9.33 a litre)

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Morrisons' had a good full-bodied taste. It was my favourite to drink with some floral notes that just seemed to work very well.

It had the right amount of sweetness and the bottle also had a good pop. I'd happily serve this to guests.

It wasn't the cheapest bottle but it tasted more expensive that it was.

I'd definitely buy this one again.

• Price: 3/5
• Taste: 5/5
• Overall score: 8/10

Sainsbury's Prosecco Frizzante

• £6 (£8 a litre)

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I wasn't a fan of this one. The flavour was weak and also had an acidic aftertaste. It was the flattest out of all the versions that I tried.

Plus, the bottle was a screw cap which is underwhelming; part of the fun of prosecco is popping the cork.

I had a couple of sips and didn't want anymore after that.

• Price: 3/5
• Taste: 1/5
• Overall score: 4/5

Tesco Finest Prosecco DOC

• £8 (£10.66 a litre)

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I found Tesco's prosecco a bit too sweet and a little on the light side.

It was fine to sip but I wouldn't rush back for more - it felt a little dull and lacking in flavour.

It was one of more expensive bottles that I tried but I don't think it justified the higher price tag.

• Price 3/5
• Taste 2/5
• Overall score: 4/5

Waitrose

• £7.99 (£10.65 a litre)

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Waitrose's prosecco had a fragrant, woody taste and was quite full-bodied.

I was impressed by the flavour which was overall more complex and interesting than some of the others.

It tasted expensive, which you might expect from Waitrose, but the price actually undercut Tesco which I found more surprising.

• Price 3/5
• Taste 5/5
• Overall score: 7/10

Asda Extra Special

• £7 (£9.33 a litre)

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Asda's fizz was light with citrus notes. It had the right amount of sweetness and wasn't too overpowering. I'd happily drink this one again.

The bottle looked good too, which is a plus if you're taking it somewhere or planning to gift it.

• Price: 4/5
• Taste: 4/5
• Overall score: 8/10