Sangria is one of the most popular wine cocktails in the world. Although it can be made with white or red wine, the most traditional type is made with red wine. You will find a terrific selection at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits!
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Best Red Wines for Sangria
The name Sangria originated in Spain and was appreciated throughout Europe as a punch cocktail made from a combination of fruit and a sugar-sweetened wine. In most cases, you will want to choose a medium-to-full bodied red wine with low tannins. We recommend:
Tempranillo – A popular Spanish varietal, Tempranillo is flavorful but not too strong. Full of delicious fruit flavors, it’s an obvious choice for your Sangria. Rioja, also from Spain, is a blend of grape varieties but Tempranillo is the dominant grape. Try the Torres Iberico Rioja Crianza.
Zinfandel –Mostly grown in California, Zinfandel has moderate tannins and is excellent for Sangria. It is lighter in color than other reds, but is rich with fruits and accented with spice and floral notes. Try the Angry Bunch Zinfandel from California’s Central Valley.
Malbec – Another delicious red wine for your Sangria, Malbec is one of France’s most heavily produced and popular wines. It is also cultivated and produced in large quantities in Argentina. It features a rich, full bodied taste with berry-like fruit flavors. Try the award-winning Layer Cake Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina.
Merlot – Some consider Merlot to be the Chardonnay of red wines. Dry and full-bodied with flavors of watermelon, strawberry, cherry and plum, it also features soft notes of vanilla, mocha, and cloves, making it another great choice for Sangria. Try the Yellow Tail Merlot from South Australia.
Tips for Making the Perfect Sangria
- Don’t use a wine in your sangria if you would not want to drink by itself.
- If you think the wine you chose is too dry, you can sweeten your Sangria by adding more fruit juice, simple syrup, agave nectar, or a splash of tonic water.
- Make the Sangria a day ahead, as this allows the flavors of the red wine and the fruits to integrate.
- To help keep the wine from melting the ice in your Sangria too quickly and diluting its flavors, chill the wine ahead of time.
- Bump the flavor up a notch by adding some brandy.
Interested in the best red wine for your Sangria? Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits in the Cayman Islands can help you decide on one and surprise you with the most affordable prices.
