by Julia Vargas
ConsumerFraudDefense.org
In Spain, nothing is done in moderation. The consumption of alcohol is no exception to the rule. As far as the Spanish people go, the country is among the world’s two or three largest producers of grapes as Spain benefits enormously from a friendly sun and soil. Drinks of all kind bring great happiness to the Spanish people and cause Spanish to flow like Incan gold from the mouths of foreigners. The surprising thing is that the incidence of alcoholism in Spain is very low for a country that consumes so much wine, beer and other spirits.
Let the French have their champage. The Spaniards have a truly delightful drink without nearly the same amount of pretense known worldwide as Sherry. Nobody in the world has come close to making Sherries like those of the venerable bodegas in southwestern Spain, which is a region that is commonly referred to as the cathedral of wine. The cellars of the winemakers of this region are known throughout the world for their crystal clear Spanish (wine, that is).
Sherry is a way of life in southern Spain as it is consumed at all hours of the day by Spaniards and non-Spaniards alike. It has not been scientifically proven (although it is believed to be factually accurate) that drinking a large amount of Sherry noticably improves one's ability to speak Spanish. Many times, speaking Spanish is really a reflection of how much you've drank as speaking Spanish is as much about feeling comfortable as anything else.
More famous than Spanish Sherry is the world-renowned drink commonly referred to as sangria, which is a refreshing mixture of red wine with sugar and chopped fruits that is normally imbibed during the long summers. Sangria is a common party drink made with cheap wine that helps people speak Spanish better. Most impotantly, if you go to Spain to study Spanish, drink a lot in order to feel comfortable. Your Spanish will flow super smooth and you'll be able to enjoy some of the finest wines in the world.
