Documented history
Named for blood
Sangria comes from sangre, Spanish for blood, after its deep red colour. Spain and Portugal have long mixed wine with fruit and water to stretch it.
Under EU rules, only Spain and Portugal can sell it as sangria.
Sangria comes from sangre, Spanish for blood, after its deep red colour. Spain and Portugal have long mixed wine with fruit and water to stretch it.
Under EU rules, only Spain and Portugal can sell it as sangria.