Spain: Drinks

Sangria

A refreshing mix of red wine and fruit.

💡 Did you know? The name comes from ‘sangre’ (blood) for its red colour.

Rioja

Spain's best-known red wine, from the north.

💡 Did you know? It often ages long in oak barrels.

Cava

Spanish sparkling wine, mostly from Catalonia.

💡 Did you know? It is fermented in the bottle like champagne.

Sherry

A fortified wine from Andalusia, from dry to sweet.

💡 Did you know? Its name goes back to the town of Jerez.

Horchata

A sweet, milky refreshment made from tiger nuts.

💡 Did you know? In Valencia it is drunk ice-cold in summer.

Tinto de verano

Red wine with lemon soda: the ‘summer red’.

💡 Did you know? Among locals it is more popular than sangria.