El Sueño De La Vendimia

Mercedes Sosa's "El Sueño De La Vendimia" is a poetic tribute to the wine harvest and the natural elements that contribute to the creation of wine. The song begins with the imagery of water descending from high peaks, following the path of irrigation channels, symbolizing the essential role of water in nurturing the vineyards. The water is personified as a 'river of love' that is the 'father of the harvest,' highlighting its vital contribution to the growth and success of the crops.

The lyrics continue to personify nature, with the earth described as a 'mother of the grapes,' fertile and tender, gestating wine. The sun's rays are depicted as the heart that sings for the grape clusters, emphasizing the warmth and light necessary for the grapes to ripen. The refrain introduces the sound of guitars, which awaken traditional dances known as 'cuecas' in joyous celebration, suggesting a cultural connection to the land and its fruits. The vine, 'drunk with light,' is painted by the 'wind of life,' a metaphor for the dynamic and ever-changing conditions that affect the vineyard.

However, the song also acknowledges the hardships faced by the vineyards, with the 'sower of sorrows,' hail, stripping the greenery from the rows of vines. This natural adversity is met with a yearning to be the blue that ignites 'spring skies,' a metaphor for hope and renewal. As February lights the way for the wine, the song concludes with the image of a 'full and fruitful immensity,' the dream of the laborers who work the land. The song is a celebration of the cyclical nature of life, the interdependence of elements, and the human connection to the earth, all woven into the fabric of the wine harvest.