La Casona’s Guide to Spanish Soccer

June 11th 2010 is an historic date for the people of Spain, and the makers of La Casona Wine! Here are some tips to celebrating the World Cup with the wonderful people of this great country. Don your red and gold jersey, and be Spanish for one day with these useful tips, recipes and soccer Chants! ¡Viva España!

Spanish World Cup Party Tip #1

Host your own Spanish World Cup Party

Perhaps you have young children who can’t brave the crowds in a large celebration, or maybe you live far away from a major city centre. If so, why not invite all your friends and family over for a World Cup celebration at your own place? Here are some things you’ll need to throw the best World Cup Party ever!

1) Lots of fluid! If the summer of 2010 has taught us anything, it’s that Ontario is the heat and humidity capital of Canada. If you’re partying in Toronto or Ottawa, make sure you have lots of non-alcoholic beverages for everyone. Replace the wine in the La Casona Sangria recipe (below) with soda water and orange juice, and you’ll also have a beverage that’s good for kids too!

2) A digital camera June 11, 2010 is an historic day for Spain. This is the first time Spain has been in the World Cup Final in the history of the tournament. Don your red and gold jersey, and bask in the joy of these soccer-loving people. We will be creating a photo upload option on the La Casona website, so you can upload your World Cup celebration pictures. Join us on Facebook to be updated and to share your video/pictures with other fans!

3) TV. Just in case you get so excited about your La Casona Spanish celebration that you forget, we thought we’d provide a polite reminder that you’ll need some type of screen to watch the match. This year, the World Cup can be viewed on your cell phone or any computer with a reasonably fast internet connection.

4) Fans for fans. Remember to keep cool on the outside as well as on the inside. Once you pack a few dozen excited fans into a small space, air circulation can go a long way to cooling everyone down.

5) Tapas. These are traditional Spanish dishes, which literally mean “small plates”. Tiny bites of sausage on a toothpick, hard cheeses (avoid soft cheeses in the heat), olives, and basic dips with fresh bread are all examples of simple, delicious and shareable fare. Also, fresh fruit is a perfect accompaniment with any summertime World Cup party.

6) Sangria! Get out a punch bowl or a large pitcher, and make your own Sangria for the guests. La Casona Old Vines Monastrelll or Rosé both make incredible Sangria!

La Casona World Cup Sangria

• 3 x 750 ml. bottles La Casona Old Vines Monastrell or Rosé (or even half and half)
• Equal parts cranberry juice or cranberry juice blend (e.g. cranberry/raspberry cocktail)
• 1 oranges
• 1 lime
• 1 lemon
• 1/2 bag of ice

Thinly slice limes, oranges and lemon. Place in punch bowl with ice. Pour in all other ingredients. Serve immediately. This Sangria is great with any combination of the La Casona Rosé and Old Vines Monastrell.

Non Alcoholic Alternative: Replace wine with orange juice and soda water.

Serves approximately 6 people.

Spanish World Cup Party Tip #2

Go to The Nearest Little Spain in Your City

Traditionally, little Italy is a great place to celebrate the World Cup. These italian communities are notorious for throwing amazing parties and celebrating soccer (or football), no matter who is playing. Also, it is common for such Italian business districts to also contain a few Spanish eateries and dance clubs. Below is also a list of popular establishments focusing specifically on Spanish food or entertainment.

Popular Spanish Establishments in Toronto

Plaza Flamingo
423 College St. Toronto ON
Tel. 416.603.8884

El Rancho
430 College St. corner Bathurst St.
Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1T3
Tel. 416.921.2752

Torito Tapas Bar
276 Augusta Avenue
Toronto, ON M5T 2L9
Tel. 647.436.5874

Popular Spanish Establishments in Ottawa

Navarra
93 Murray St,
Ottawa, ON K1N 5M5
Tel. 613.241.5500

222 Lyon Tapas Bar
222 Lyon Street North
Ottawa, ON K1R 5V9
Tel. 613.238.0222

El Meson
94 Beechwood Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1L 8B2
(613) 744-8424

Mambo Nuevo Latino
77 Clarence Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7
(613) 562-2500

Spanish World Cup Party Tip #3

Cheer for Spain!

Most importantly, it’s important that no matter what you do or where you go, you cheer like you’re from Spain! Here are two of the most popular Spanish soccer chants with translation.

Spanish Soccer Chants

A Por Ellos
A por ellos, oo ee
A por ellos, oo ee
A por ellos, oo ee
A por ellos, ee oo ee

A Por Ellos (English Translation)
Go get em’, oy eh
Go get em’, oy eh
Go get em’, oy eh
Go get em’, eh oh eh

A Por Ellos Video


Yo Soy Español Soccer Chant
Yo Soy Español Español Español
Yo Soy Español Español Español
Yo Soy Español Español Español
Yo Soy Español Soccer Chant (English Translation)
I am Spanish Spanish Spanish
I am Spanish Spanish Spanish
I am Spanish Spanish Spanish

Yo Soy Español Soccer Chant Video

Remember that no matter how you celebrate, consume moderately and never drink and drive. ¡Viva España!

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