Sangria vs. Sangria de Cava: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Pour?

Picture this: You are sitting at a bustling outdoor café in Barcelona, a warm Mediterranean breeze carrying the scent of tapas and sea salt. A waiter sets down a frosty, condensation-beaded pitcher brimming with ruby-red wine, floating citrus slices, and a bouquet of herbs. It is the undisputed king of Spanish vacation drinks: Sangria.

But as you scan the drink menu, your eye catches a sparkling sibling: Sangria de Cava.