A porrón is a sort of decanter or pitcher used in Spain to serve and drink wine. Porrones are an old and traditional way to store and to share wine with a group of people. Porrones can be glass or ceramic and can keep exposure to the air to a minimum. They are wide at the bottom and have a long, thin neck and usually are fit with corks. At the bottom is a long spout. Hold up the porrón in front of your face with the spout pointing towards you, tilt it slightly and a thin stream of wine comes out and pour directly into your mouth… if you have good aim! It takes a bit of skill, but that only comes with practice!
The porrón is typically seen in restaurants catering to tourists, old-time taverns, at festivals and at family gatherings. You can buy porrones at import stores or on the internet.
