When? 20-21 September 2024
Where? Logroño, Rioja, Spain
The San Mateo Festival is an event that happens every year in the Rioja wine region in Spain. It is a celebration of the grape harvest, and it attracts people from all over the world to come and enjoy a week of festivities. This festival has been happening since 1956 first known as Fiestas de la Vendimia (Harvest Parties or Festivals). Nowadays, it’s one of the most popular events of its kind which includes many activities such as grape harvesting, massive wine and food tasting, dancing, etc. Also, one of the emphasis of the event is squeezing the must out of the grapes in the conventional way by pressing the grapes with the people feet. Therefore, with the help of a local wine producer, one can get an idea of what goes into the process. The Rioja Wine Harvest Festivity is one of the most important events in the calendar for wine producers and their families, as well as for all those who love wine and are interested in knowing more about it.