For sangria, a decent (i.e., not costly) Rioja is the obvious choice, but I also think Beaujolais works well. I definitely would stay under $12 (tops) for sangria - actually, last summer I made several tasty batches using a ridiculously inexpensive Sangiovese from Trader Joe's (rec'd by a friend who knows much more than me about wine.) Relatively soft tannin, fruity - just ok on its own, but worked well in sangria.
Since it's in regard to Sangria, it may also mean mid-range as not too dry, not too tannic. When making Sangria, I look for wines such as Beaujolais or Barbera that are fruit forward and have soft tannins. These wines also generally fall into a mid-price range, but I look for them to cost between $8 and $12 for Sangria.
Most likely it means the price range. Something not too cheap (and poor in quality) and something not too expensive. Try for wines in the $15-$30 range. You don't want a bad tasting wine and you don't need to use an expensive higher quality wine. Use a red that you like to drink on it's own and you should be fine.
6 Comments
Voted the Best Reply!