Category: Wine world

Pairing fish-based rice dishes requires a different approach than that used for paella. From cavas and champagnes to fuller-bodied white wines, each dish finds its perfect balance based on its intensity and character.

The art of pairing Valencian paella begins even before you sit down at the table. From sparkling wines enjoyed while the paella is being prepared to light reds that complement its body, we’ll explore the best options for maintaining the dish’s balance.

Wine has inspired countless songs throughout history, becoming a symbol of love, heartbreak, and celebration. From classics like “Summer Wine” or “Red, Red Wine” to Spanish songs by Estopa or Celtas Cortos, music and wine share a unique emotional and cultural connection.

The history of wine began more than 6,000 years ago in the Caucasus and the Nile Delta. The Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were the main driving forces behind viticulture, spreading it throughout the Mediterranean until it reached the great wine regions we know today. Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rioja, and Champagne would not be what they are today without that long historical journey that Cistercian monks helped to consolidate during the Middle Ages.

Wine has accompanied humans in their most sacred rituals. The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Christians elevated it to a divine symbol. Learn how religious culture shaped the history of wine as we know it today.

Perfume, finesse, and character define Nebbiolo, Piedmont’s great red grape. Demanding, long-lived, and deeply gastronomic, it reaches its peak expression in Barolo and Barbaresco, among hills shrouded in mist and aromas that seduce from the very first glass.

To conclude this series dedicated to the stars of wine, the spotlight falls on the places where wine is enjoyed and shared. Wine bars and restaurants with exceptional wine cellars are an essential part of this universe. From Valencian venues such as Le Bulc, Birlibirloque Bar, and Ca Pepico, to national and international benchmarks such as Taberna Angelita, Can Cisa Bar Brutal, and Caves Madeleine. Places where the wine experience is as important as the wine itself and where the map of this exciting world is completed.