Updated: June 20, 2021

When the weather gets hotter, you start craving ice-cold sangria , right?

It looks stylish when you put cut fruits and herbs in it.

It's a refreshing drink that's perfect for summer.

"Does sangria need to be soaked? How long should it be soaked for? I want to know how to make it!"

"I want to make delicious sangria at home. What kind of wine should I use?"

Sangria is typically made with leftover wine, so there's no need to use expensive wines.

It's a drink that satisfies the two things that women love: stylish and delicious, and it's perfect for livening up parties and girls' nights, but what kind of wine is best to use to make it?

I'm also curious as to whether or not to marinate it.

I'll introduce them one by one.

What is Sangria?

Sangria is a wine-based cocktail that originated in Spain and is known as the national drink of Spain.

You don't need to use special wine to make sangria; you can use leftover wine or a cheap wine under 1,000 yen and it will still be delicious.

The fruits you mix can be fresh, canned, or frozen; there are no particular rules, and one of the fun things about this recipe is that you can arrange it to your liking.

Try different sangrias and find the one that suits you best.

Is it illegal to make sangria by steeping it? Is it still delicious without steeping it?

Have you ever had any concerns about making sangria?

Many of you may be wondering about these things, right?

Let's take a look below.

Can't it taste good without soaking it?

The answer is no.

Unless you are making authentic sangria, if you are just drinking it casually at home , you can make a delicious sangria by drinking it immediately after adding the fruit.

Be careful not to soak it for too long, as this may violate the Liquor Tax Act. (More on this later.)

There is no need to marinate it in any special way , as it can be made delicious simply by adding a little apple juice, orange juice, sugar, or brandy.

Is it illegal to make sangria?

You've probably heard a lot about this too?

As mentioned above, if you are not careful, you may end up violating the Liquor Tax Act.

When you make sangria by soaking fruit in wine, the fruit re-ferments, producing a new alcoholic beverage.

A license is required to produce alcohol, so producing alcohol without a license is a violation .

…and, ,

Putting aside the difficult topics,

"Just before drinking, add fruit or something and drink it all on the spot, then throw away any leftover."

So don't worry, there's no problem.

*Please refer to the following page for details.

[Home Brewing] / National Tax Agency

Article 43 Deemed manufacturing

3 wines that go well with sangria, carefully selected by a sommelier! How to make it and recipes included

So what kind of wine goes well with sangria?

This time we will focus on red wine.

We have compiled a list of organic Spanish red wines, the birthplace of sangria, so please take a look.

1. Mesta/Organic Tempranillo

When making sangria with this wine, it is recommended to drink it straight without diluting it with juice, but rather by adding fruits such as strawberries, oranges, or apples.

Although it is not well known in Japan, there is a "Master of Wine" which is the highest qualification in the world for wine experts (there are about 400 such people in the world).

The only Japanese person living in Japan who holds this qualification is Kenichi Ohashi, and his mentor when he obtained his qualification was Sam Harrop, the wine director.

By the way, Harrop was selected as one of the "10 most influential wine consultants" in 2013, so this is a wine that you should definitely try for that reason as well.

Recommended recipes using this wine

2. Finca Parera/La Bibi Dora

At this winery, fruits and vegetables are also planted and used as fertilizer (sustainable farming).

This wine pairs well with fruits and is also recommended for making sangria.

It's so juicy you can drink it easily.

You can mix it with juice or Calpis and enjoy it like juice , so it's great for people who don't like alcohol.

It is a relatively versatile dish that can be enjoyed with any fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, apples, or peaches.

Recommended recipes using this wine

3. Para Jimenez/Cabernet Sauvignon Organic

This is one of the most common wines that is easy to use in sangria.

Because the wine itself is powerful, it pairs well with strong fruits such as blackberries and black cherries, as well as strong-smelling herbs and spices such as mint and cinnamon.

If you don't like strong wine, you can dilute it with orange juice, apple juice, or soda and add granulated sugar to make it easier to drink.

Recommended recipes using this wine

Sangria for those who don't like alcohol

Source: angers-web.com

Wouldn't it be great if everyone could enjoy themselves at girls' nights and parties, even if they don't like alcohol?

Here we will introduce a recipe that allows even those who don't like alcohol or have a low tolerance to alcohol to enjoy sangria.

1. Sangria made with grape juice

Wine is made from grapes, so why not make it from grape juice?

It's made with grape juice, so even children can enjoy it.

Recommended recipes here

Non-alcoholic sangria made with grape juice

2. Bonus

For those who don't like alcohol, there is another method to make it by evaporating the alcohol from wine.

Only this.

It's very easy.

*This does not mean that the alcohol is completely removed. Pregnant women, etc. should make it with grape juice instead.

What did you think?

There are many different ways to make sangria.

Chill the sangria well in the refrigerator, mix it with colorful fruits such as mango, cherry, pineapple, apple, orange, kiwi, and top with mint...

Ahh, just thinking about it makes it sound delicious! I'm going to make it right away and drink it!

I hope to see you all again next time.

Until the end Thank you for reading.