Easy White Wine Citrus Sangria Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best white wine for white sangria? ›

When it comes to choosing the white wine for your sangria your best bets are dryer, more acidic, and crisp fresh whites like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, or Grenache Blanc. An Albariño, Moscato, or rosé would be nice too. But also, we live by the rule, pour what Paso Robles wine you like!

Red Wine

Sangria / Main ingredient

The best wine for sangria is Garnacha (also called Grenache) or Pinot Noir. Garnacha comes from Spain, so it's my top pick for authentic Spanish sangria! Choose an inexpensive wine (under $20) that you would enjoy on its own. Why Garnacha and Pinot Noir?

It will bring out the fruit flavors without being overly strong. We recommend the Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio, which is straw yellow in color and has delicate aromas of orange flowers, bananas and tropical fruit. Sauvignon Blanc – This tangy and flavorful wine will add texture and zest to your sangria.

Pinot Grigio is a dry white wine from Italy that's perfect for beginner wine-drinkers. It's light-bodied, with notes of lemon, lime, and occasionally some stone fruits (i.e. apricots, peaches, etc.)

No need to use a $30 bottle for sangria, but you should probably skip that undrinkable plonk in a jug. (Wine in a can, however: That's another story). As long as the wine is inexpensive, fruity and tastes good on its own, it'll work well in sangria.

Spanish Sangria Ingredients

If you ask bartenders here in Spain how to make sangria, they will be the first to tell you that — technically — there is no standard way to make sangria. It's really just a wine punch made with seasonal fruit, sweetener, a good splash of brandy, and possibly something fizzy added in.

EU law says bottles from Spain are limited by law to less than 12% alcohol by volume (ABV). Bottles produced in the U.S. usually have between 5% and 15%. Sangria made with red wine is usually stronger than white wine punches.

How far in advance can I make the sangria? You can make this sangria recipe up to 48 hours before serving it. Once again, the longer the fruit sits in the booze, the more it enhances the flavor of the sangria! This is one drink that you can make ahead of time and it will only keep getting better and better!

Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. The sangria gets softer, sweeter, and much more delicious overnight in the fridge. When ready to serve, top off the sangria with sparkling water.

Is sangria healthier than wine? ›

Sangria contains all the properties and benefits of red wine. Thanks to its powerful antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids protect cells from aging. And also has resveratrol is a substance having the grapes that protects against inflammatory processes in the body.

All you need is white wine, some fruit, a bubbly component such as lemon soda, club soda, cava, or prosecco, and an optional liqueur. But all is fair in the sangria game, so any additions or substitutions you can think of can also yield a flavorful beverage.

White Sangria: Crisp, Refreshing Matches

Think of pairing it with dishes like grilled calamari, lemon-garlic shrimp, hummus, or a fresh peach and goat cheese salad. The crispness of the white wine enhances the freshness of these dishes, creating a harmonious balance between acidity and sweetness.

If you're looking for something slightly sweeter, fruity, and well-rounded, try the Pinot Grigio. If you're looking for something with higher acidity levels and a little drier, but still on the lighter side, go with the Sauvignon Blanc.

Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and dry sparkling wines labeled "brut" are especially good choices.

Some of the most popular sweet white wine types include Riesling, Moscato, Gewürztraminer, ice wine, and late harvest wine. These aromatic white wines can range from light and delicate to bold and full-bodied. Sweet white wines can also be called dessert wines for their super sweet characters.

Crisp White Wine (Such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc & Unoaked Chardonnay) This is your go-to category. If possible, choose a wine that has a moderate alcohol content (ideally between 10 and 13 percent) and generous acidity.