Bacca and Bellini Sangrias

Bacca (Berry) Sangria

2 ounces Duca del Frassino Cabernet/Corvina or Merlot/Pinot Noir
1 ounce black raspberry liqueur, berry liqueur or blackberry/raspberry purèe
1 ounce pomegranate juice
1 ounce orange juice
1 splash freshly squeezed lime juice

Add ingredients to a large wine glass and fill with ice. Stir to incorporate and chill. Garnish with floating raspberries, blueberries and a lime wheel.

Bacca Sangria by the pitcher (8 to 10 servings)

2 cups Duca del Frassino Cabernet/Corvina or Merlot/Pinot Noir
1 cup blackberry or raspberry purèe
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 cup orange juice
Juice of 1/2 lime

In a pitcher, add ingredients and stir together with plenty of ice. Add raspberries and blueberries to the mix. Pour into large wine glasses and garnish with lime wheel.

Bellini Sangria

2 ounces Duca del Frassino Garganega/Pinot Grigio or Durello/Chardonnay
1 ounce peach liqueur or schnapps or peach nectar
1 ounce good quality lemonade
1 ounce Mionetto Prosecco Brut

Add ingredients to a large wine glass and fill with ice. Stir to incorporate and chill. Garnish with floating peach and strawberry slices and fresh mint.

Bellini Sangria by the pitcher (8 to 10 servings)

2 cups Duca del Frassino Garganega/Pinot Grigio or Durello/Chardonnay
1 cup peach nectar or purèe
1 cup good quality lemonade
1 cup Mionetto Prosecco Brut

In a pitcher, add ingredients and stir together with plenty of ice. Add peach and strawberry slices to the pitcher. Pour into large wine glasses and add fresh mint to the glass.

About Duca del Frassino ~

For over 100 years, Cantina di Soave has been one of the premier cooperative wineries in the Veneto region of Italy. Duca del Frassino is their collection of affordable, everyday wines, conveniently packaged in eco-friendly boxes that keep the wine fresh for up to five weeks.

Duca del Frassino wines are a perfect choice for entertaining. Each box contains the equivalent of 4 bottles of wine and retails for just around $20.

About the blends ~

Garganega / Pinot Grigio ~ a crisp, dry white wine with a floral nose and fruit forward flavors.

Durello / Chardonnay ~ a full-bodied white wine with flavors of apple, pear, vanilla and caramel.

Cabernet / Corvina ~ a hearty, dry red with flavors of dark fruit and red cherries.

Merlot / Pinot Noir ~ a velvety red wine with flavors of red fruits, berries and hints of vanilla and spice.

Recipes created by Master Mixologist Jonathan Pogash ~ photos courtesy Duca del Frassino wines

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