Palatinate (wine region) area in 2008, were: Unlike most other German wine regions, wine is not only served straight, but is also mixed with sparkling water to make up a popular refreshing drink called "Schorle", a term that also describes juice, mixed with water. Every wine making city or village has its own "Weinfest" (wine festival) once a year, dedicated to drinking the local wines. On such occasions, wine is normally consumed as "Schorle". It is traditionally served in 50cl glasses called "Schoppen" (meaning 1/2 litre) as well as in the typical 25cl ones called "Viertel" ("quarter", for 1/4 litre). They are of
Snake wine as well as to increase sexual performance. In Vietnam, snake wine (Rượu rắn) is widely believed by some individuals to improve health and virility. A similar drink is made with geckos or sea horses rather than snakes. Snake wine, due to its high alcohol percentage, is traditionally drunk in shot glasses. Braver drinkers may eat certain parts of the snake, such as the gall bladder, eyeballs and the stomach. It is illegal to import snake wine to many countries because the cobras and other snakes killed in the production are often endangered species. Snake wine Snake wine (蛇酒, pinyin: shéjiǔ;