Emphasized by its hints of wild strawberries, apple, cinnamon and citrus, this ruby colored sangria is the perfect refreshing drink for moments of happiness and relax with friends and family.
Casal Garcia was born in a year in which the vintage was particularly good. Returning by train from the grape harvest in the Douro, the French oenologist Eugène Hélisse decided to interrupt his journey to Oporto after passing the vines of the Quinta da Aveleda, in Penafiel. Dressed in white, and with a straw hat to ward off the heat of the end of summer, he began to walk towards the property’s cellar. He went in, introduced himself and insisted on speaking to the owner, Roberto Guedes.
Traditional recipes vary wildly and might include peaches, nectarines, berries, apples ,and pears, or the imports pof ineapple and lime. (More modest) Rioja wine is a classic base. A Sangria Real should be made mainly from Tempranillo and Garnacha.
Pairs well with aperitif and Mediterranean dishes.