The internet is full of fabulous facts about everything from current events to the history basket weaving. As we research for our daily content on food trucks, food carts and street food, we stumble upon some items of knowledge that we just did not know.

We have decided when these fun facts pop up, that we would share them with our readers in our section titled “Did You Know?”

For today’s Did You Know we will look at Sangria fun facts.

Sangria Fun Facts

Sangria Fun Facts: Sangria is a wine punch typical of Spain and Portugal, which is also consumed in Argentina and Uruguay.

  • This spiked punch usually mixes in red wine, simple syrup, a few drops of brandy and chopped fruit. The wine can be any inexpensive type that is light, dry and young, but red is preferred.
  • December 20 is National Sangria Day
  • The name sangria comes from sangre, the Portuguese word for blood.
  • Although sangria was originally made with Rioja wine, you can use just about any dry red wine. Other good choices include Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, and Sangiovese.
  • Sangria was introduced to the United States when it was brought to the 1964 world’s fair in New York City by Alberto Heras.
  • Mangria is a version of sangria created by comedian Adam Carolla. The recipe calls for 3 parts red wine, 1 part vodka, and 1 part orange juice.

Sangria Fun Facts We May Have Missed

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Reference: Fun Facts about Sangria

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