5 Wines for an End-of-Summer Sangria Thu, Dec 01, 22 | wine spirits We’re drowning our summertime sorrows in sangria. This big batch crowd-pleaser is here for your Labor Day barbecue, camping trip, or whatever long weekend shindig you’re looking forward to capping off the summer with. So what makes a basic end-of-summer sangria? A sangria is traditionally made up of red wine, chopped fruit and brandy, that has been steeped for 1-2 hours and served over ice. From boxed to bottled, we’re bringing you our five fave sangria-friendly wines and how we’d spin them into a refreshing and unique sangria. La Nevera Seleccíon Especial Rosado – Aside from the fact that boxed wine is our new best friend, this scrumptious rosé is incredibly well-balanced with notes of cherry and strawberry. Wanna mix this up? Throw this in a pitcher for two hours with: Fresh strawberries Green apples Orange liqueur Basil Serve with charcuterie for an instant fan favorite pairing. Format: Boxed Volume: 3L Price: $18.98 El Cortijillo Tempranillo – This easy-drinking red will give you the confidence you need to pronounce “tempranillo” correctly. At 13% ABV, this cranberry- and currant-forward red is the perfect base for a traditional red sangria Wanna mix this up? Steep it in the refrigerator for one to two hours with Chopped apples Fresh orange slices Brandy A few tablespoons of brown sugar Format: Bottle Volume: 750 mL Price: $7.98 Encostas do Lima Vinho Verde – Have you ever taken a sip ofa crisp white wine and thought, “this is what summer tastes like?” This vinho verde is exactly that! With a hint of spritz and a whole lotta freshness, the juicy green apple, pear and lime aromas deliver relief on a hot summer day. Wanna mix this up? For the perfect white wine sangria, we’d brew this baby with Fresh lemons and limes Rosemary Orange liqueur A few tablespoons of agave. Mama mia! Format: Bottle Volume: 750 mL Price: $10.98 La Nevera Seleccíon Especial Red Blend – Juicy and dark berry flavors marry with the tart cherry to deliver a truly sippable wine. Wanna mix this up? Mix this red blend with handfuls of Tangy blueberries, blackberries and raspberries (these will amplify the fruity and succulent flavors in this bad boy). Top it off with brandy and sliced oranges Voila – you have yourself the perfect sangria to pair with grilled pork chops! Format: Boxed Volume: 3L Price: $18.98 Encostas Vinho Verde Rosé – A few sips of this Iberian rosé and you’ll see why we picked this for our Peach & Strawberry Rosé Sangria. Notes of citrus and fresh strawberries make this the ideal match for Palisade peaches and orange liqueur. Wanna mix this up? Follow our full recipe here. Format: Bottle Volume: 750 mL Price: $10.98
