8 Wine Books We Like to Recommend (Because We've Enjoyed Them)

In Between the Vines We strongly believe that you learn about wine by drinking it… but also by reading about it. There are books that accompany you, others that teach you, and some that make you look at a bottle with completely different eyes. Today we've put together a selection of books about wine that we really like, designed for different moments and levels of curiosity. Plus, there are many more books about wine which we cannot fail to mention in this post, because the literature on wine is extensive and fascinating.

This is not an academic or definitive list. It is an honest selection, based on what we have read and what we usually recommend when someone asks us, "Hey, where do I start?".

Before we get into the subject, one clarification: We haven't read Santi Rivas's book., Although we have followed the conversation and some of the controversy surrounding the concept of wine lover. Without getting into debates that don't contribute much, we believe that wine allows for many perspectives and that reading different opinions—calmly and critically—is always healthy.

There is books about wine that can accompany you at every stage of your learning and enjoyment of wine, so don't hesitate to explore more about this wonderful topic.

Now, let's get down to business.

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Easy-to-read and highly enjoyable wine books

Perfect for effortless reading, without technical jargon, and with a drink nearby.

• Wine Memories, of José Peñín
  A personal journey through the recent history of Spanish wine, told in the first person. Approachable, engaging, and full of context.
• 👉 Ideal if You're interested in understanding how we got to the wine we drink today.
  🔗 View the book on Amazon
• What wine went with this duck?
  Fun, lighthearted, and very useful. It talks about food pairings without dogma or rigid rules, using common sense and plenty of humor.
• 👉 Ideal if You want to enjoy eating and drinking without fear of "making a mistake".
  🔗 Check availability on Amazon
• Wine is no mystery
  One of the best "fearless guides" for beginners: organized, clear, and very practical. Ideal for understanding basic concepts, styles, and how to navigate the world of wine without feeling like you're taking an exam.
• 👉 Ideal if You're just starting out and want to understand the basics without technical jargon.
  🔗 View book details

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Stories of people, vineyards, and projects with soul

Books that focus on those behind the wine industry.

• Behind the vineyards
  Small projects, courageous decisions, and winegrowers who work with consistency and respect for the environment.
• 👉 Ideal if You are interested in wine as a culture and territory.
  🔗 Available on Amazon
• The new winegrowers
  A very interesting photograph of a new generation of producers who are changing the landscape from the vineyard and the land.
• 👉 Ideal if You like discovering projects with their own identity.
  🔗 See the book here

If you're interested in wine, you should definitely check out this list of books about wine, where we have included works that are a benchmark in the field of viticulture.

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Slightly more technical (but affordable) books

Each of these books about wine It offers a unique approach, whether from the perspective of history, technique, or the pleasure of enjoying it.

For when you want to delve deeper without losing the enjoyment of reading.

• Papillae and molecules
  Science and wine explained clearly to understand what happens when we taste and why we perceive what we perceive.
• 👉 Ideal if You are intrigued by the "why" of the sensations.
  🔗 Check on Amazon
• Understanding Wine, of Pedro Ballesteros
  A clear and organized reference: vineyard, production, styles and context, with rigor and a lot of pedagogy.
• 👉 Ideal if You are looking for a well-structured global vision.
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• The Book of Sherry Wines, of César Saldaña
  Essential for understanding the world of Jerez: history, technique and culture in a reading that can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace.
• 👉 Ideal if You want to understand one of the great wines of the world.
  🔗 Available here

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Read, drink and learn about wine (at a leisurely pace)

We believe that Reading about wine is another way to enjoy it, It's about understanding things and putting unnecessary arguments into perspective. You don't need to know everything to have a good time with a drink.

And for those who prefer to learn with wine in hand, in Between the Vines we are Ana and Mar, recommending bottles that excite us, sharing what we know, and organizing tastings and courses Because that's simply what we do: drink, learn, and keep curious. No grand speeches, no universal formulas.

So, if you haven't already, we encourage you to explore these books about wine and find the one that best suits your interests.