u/Brainwheeze

I've seen it be stated online that Sangria isn't something that Spaniards actually drink, that it's a drink made for tourists and instead you prefer Tinto de Verano. Is this true? In Portugal we drink Sangria though it's typically associated with university students. When a lot of students get together it's common for there to be a jug (or multiple jugs) of either red or white Sangria (beer being the other alcoholic beverage of choice). It's an affordable option and we even would make our own when hosting house parties/dinners. But even among adults who are already working full-time jobs it's not an uncommon drink to share at a restaurant. To be honest I quite like it and in bars and restaurants there are a variety of different types to order.

Tinto de Verano is not as common here though you can find some supermarkets selling it. I like that as well though I prefer Sangria. Is there any reason why it's that much more popular in Spain? Perhaps I haven't actually had any proper Tinto de Verano and that's why I prefer Sangria over it haha