Alba Carreres: "Talking about motherhood is very stereotypical. I, in addition to being a mother, am a professional in my field."

BarcelonaAlba Carreres (El Prat de Llobregat, 1988) seems capable of turning any topic into the basis of a program or a script. After working for a dozen media outlets, both in front of and behind the cameras and microphones, and covering seemingly diverse subjects such as football and motherhood, the journalist seems more in love than ever with the work of learning and communicating new things.

Would you like to do a show about wine?

— I would love to buy a plot of land and set up a thirst A place where we could film various programs, hold tastings and celebrations, and promote the world of wine. My partner and I have talked before about moving to the Vilafranca area, living surrounded by vineyards, working at the production company... Wow, that would be amazing for me, it would be a dream come true.

A tweet from January 1, 2021: "This year I've decided to keep things easy for myself. No grapes. 12 sips of white wine."

— I don't have to lie to you. There's beer in my house because my partner works in the beer industry. But I'm more of a wine person.

Always?

— I remember going to the Cal Pere Tarrida winery in El Prat when I was little. I used to go with my father, carrying the wineskin, to buy it in bulk. I still go now and then. There's always Cal Pere Tarrida vermouth at home. It's something very sacred to me. That smell of wine brings back memories... It takes me back to my childhood and to my father.

Was there usually a bottle on the table?

— My grandmother made herself a glass of wine with soda every day, because that was her way of drinking. She lived to be 95 and always said that the secret to her long life was her wine with soda. Now, when I walk past any restaurant with a set menu and see that they have them, it reminds me so much of her. She always said, "Wine makes life, wine makes life!"

Do you have any preferences marked?

— When I was younger I used to drink Syrah wines and I remember waking up with purple teeth. It seemed like the best thing in the world.riverWhen you're young, everything is fine. As I've gotten older, it's true that I've become more selective. This also comes with maturity.

Do you remember any particular wine?

— The Clos Ancestral from the Torres Family. I like it as a wine, but also as a concept. I'm very interested in folklore, culture, the land, history... And I find it magical that varieties that had been lost are being recovered. The attempt to do this archaeology of wine seems beautiful to me: returning to our origins, drinking wine as the Iberians did... I really like that today's wineries want to recover this more local, more terroir-driven, more cultural aspect.

For example?

— In fact, the last cultural outing my children and I took was to Avinyonet del Penedès. We visited an Iberian archaeological site and were told about the wines they made. I was able to try one; it was quite grainy, but also quite good. I've always loved history and hearing about the origins of things.

Does it run in the family too?

— My grandmother bequeathed me the Costumari Català. It's a treasure to me. In fact, my children and I read a section of it every night. I wouldn't call myself an expert, but it's a subject I enjoy and have a good grasp of, and I've incorporated it into various formats, such as Witches (We are EVA).

Part of Catalan traditions is related to drinking.

— And it's something I love, you know? This tradition linked to the land, which also exists with beer, I think should be preserved somehow.

Do you think the new generations are being communicated well?

— Newer generations prefer energy drinks to wine. They're turning their backs on it, and I think that's a mistake.

How do you think you can talk to your children?

— They've normalized everything a lot. I'd say the first time I tried wine was with my family. Also, since my partner works in this industry, I think it's something they've pretty much normalized. They know that everything, in moderation, is good.

How has the leap been?The Beach Bar and theAPM? Let's talk about motherhood?

— If Berto Romero does it, it's not so strange… I don't know if I'm making myself clear. In the end, a person can cover many topics and have multiple facets. But now, in fact, I'm moving away from that area a bit. Talking about motherhood is very pigeonholing; it's a very niche topic, and in the end, everyone wants you as a contributor to talk about motherhood. And I, besides being a mother, am a professional in… it mine. I really enjoy creating content for children, you know? But a person has many facets and it's important to make them visible. Perhaps I'm in another phase. This summer I've been filming away from home and for me it's been like summer camp.riverThese days, saying you're having a good time at work, outside the home, is still a bit taboo.

Did you experience any notable alcohol-related moments while covering sporting events?

— People may have many prejudices about it, but I can say that one of the jobs I've enjoyed most in my life is The Jugones beach barThere were sometimes difficult moments. I remember once, as we were leaving Camp Nou, they started sayingLet's rape Pedrerol's puppy"And I had to throw away the microphone and run away. But in general, people were a lot of fun. When they saw you with the microphone... In the end, alcohol lowers inhibitions, and there was always someone who made the typical comment that we then cut off... My role was that of a reporter who untangled the mess, and I really enjoyed doing it. It allowed me to take out the microwave." hooliganAlthough I've always been the opposite, a bit like Hermione Granger. Suddenly, Luis Suárez or Leo Messi would appear and I'd start playing.

Would you sneak into a party now to play with Lamine Yamal?

— Of course.

Are there any games you associate with wine?

— There's one I recommend to everyone. I'm a huge fan of funny wine names. Something my partner and I sometimes do is buy wines with funny labels, with subliminal messages. Pere Punyetes. You rascal! Playing with labels is something I love; they really appeal to me as a screenwriter and as an advertising professional.

So you're going to give me a bottle of Cabró! Is it a family tradition and not a hint?

No! That would be a hint [riverI do it a lot. In all my scripts you'll find a subliminal message for someone. I play a lot with words and there's always a deeper meaning. I mean, if one day I bring someone a bottle of Cabró wine, it's going to mean something.