Literature and wine have been inseparable companions throughout history. The act of reading is an intimate act for the most part, in which the reader is absorbed in an imaginary journey to the scene proposed by the writer. And on that journey, the best roommates are those who will help you travel that path in a friendly way, savoring each stage and comforting you at the end of it. A good wine is a faithful, discreet and strengthening support, which allows you to enjoy the trip without distracting the reader.

As not all books are the same, neither should the accompanying wine be. Fresh books, innocent in their development, may require the power of aromas of a young, sparkling wine; reflective books can be enjoyed with a glass of a crianza; whereas a great classic, deservesthe elegant sobriety of a “reserva”.

And to close the circle, what if the book contains a story related to the world of wine? So here are some interesting proposals accompanied by Spanish wines:

• The Winemaker, by Noah Gordon, set in the Penedés, a region famous for its white, light and fruity wines and especially for its cava, in which the Xarel·lo grapesare the undisputed protagonists.
• Taste, by Roald Dahl, where everything revolves around a funny satire around the ability of a taster to discover the origin of a mysterious wine through a bet. I propose a recognition of the work of many winegrowers who strive to recover great varieties that are almost forgotten today, such as fresh reds made with Mencía (Bierzo).
• El genio de la botella, Miguel Ángel Aguirre Borrallo, a fun collection of stories and anecdotes narrated by a peculiar genius named Tempranillo. Nothing better than a young rosé from Navarra to enjoy it.
• La bodega,byVicente Blasco Ibañez ,a tale of revenge in which sherry has a prominent role. A fine “manzanilla”, from the same Jerez region as sherry, made with palomino grapes, will provide the subtle sour and bitter aroma as well as perfume with which to accompany the story.

Cheers!