Hey, wine lovers. Believe it or not, your tastes in vino and style are more closely related than you think. Based on your go-to look, we’re predicting what you’ll be sipping all summer long – and where you’ll be cracking open the bottles. It’s crazy accurate (we know).
If your style is…
Casual
Sip: Sentiero dei Pini 2017, Venezie
Where: A picnic in the park.
Just like your effortlessly chic style, this bottle is totally no-fuss and ready for anything. Impromptu picnic in the park? No problem. With its twist-off cap, you can enjoy its summer-ready flavor (hello, hints of pear, cherry, and pomegranate) pretty much anywhere. Also, can we talk about the label on this Pinot Grigio rosado? It’s begging for an Insta – just as much as your cool-girl boyfriend jeans and retro shades.
Flirty
Sip: Sentiero dei Pini 2017, Venezie
Where: An alfresco night out.
When you enter the rooftop soiree in your LBD and so-right-now kitten heels, all eyes are on you. You’re blushing – and so is your vino. Mix up your soon-to-be-famous sangria with this stunning bottle of rosado. Just like your luxe bag, it came from Europe (the Alavesa vineyards of Ruth Chavarri, to be specific). Its strong berry flavor is ideal for the sangria recipe below, so get the glasses ready. You’ll want to share.
Bohemian
Sip: Domaine de Valgencelle 2017, Coteaux-Varois-en-Provence
Where: A girls’ getaway.
You spend most of your time… well, all over the map. You’ve developed an eclectic sense of style and an (even more) eclectic taste in wine. For your next getaway, make room in your suitcase for Domaine de Valgencelle 2017. It has all the hallmarks rosé fanatics seek out: A crisp berry flavor. Refreshing minerality. An adorably cute label. Best part? It’s straight from Provence. That should hold you over until your next Eurotrip… right?
COCKTAIL RECIPE
Sangria de Verano
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 bottle (750 ml) Pagos de Tahola rosado (or other dry Spanish rosé)
1/4 cup peach brandy
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 cup diced peaches (do not peel)
1 cup sliced strawberries (do not peel)
1 cup red apples (do not peel)
Sugar to taste
Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Add all the ingredients (except the mint!) to a large pitcher. Be sure to stir the sugar until it’s completely dissolved.
2. Refrigerate it overnight – it’s key to getting all the flavors to blend, a hallmark of well-made sangria.
3. When ready to serve, pour into a pitcher and garnish with mint. Cheers!
Recipe by Nicole Habif
By Kelly Schneider, Staff Writer
