L'Espluga de Francolí Becomes the Capital of Crime Fiction and Wine

The seventh edition of the El Vi fa Sang festival pairs crime novels with DO Conca de Barberà wines.

Generic image of red wine glasses next to books in an old wine cellar.
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Generic image of red wine glasses next to books in an old wine cellar.

The town of l'Espluga de Francolí is hosting the seventh edition of the El Vi fa Sang festival this weekend, an event that merges crime fiction with the wine culture of Conca de Barberà.

The festival has become a major event for Catalan noir literature. At the Casal de l'Espluga, renowned authors such as Màrius Serra, Jordi Sierra i Fabra, and Andreu Martín have gathered to present their latest works. The event emphasizes the connection between culture and the local territory through literary discussions and wine tastings.
The program includes round tables on the creative process and the role of readers, featuring writers like Lluís-Anton Baulenas and Raquel Gámez. The local trepat wine variety plays a central role in the experience, accompanying the dark stories presented during the sessions.
The festival concludes on Sunday with a historical tour of the town and a dramatized table focused on real crimes from the Conca de Barberà region, blending history with the suspense of the crime genre.