Ultimate Guide to the best Grape Harvest Festivals in Spain

 

Sip bold reds during Ribera del Duero Wine Harvest Festival, crush grapes barefoot at Priorat Old Fashioned Grape Harvest Festival or dance flamenco at the lively Andalusian Sherry Wine Festival in Jerez. Spain’s wine harvest festivals (fiestas de la vendimia) offer unforgettable experiences steeped in history, flavor, and local charm.

At Gourmand Breaks, we specialize in immersive wine tours that connect travelers with Spain’s finest regions, and many of our guests return year after year for these unique harvest celebrations. 

Here are three of the most captivating Spanish wine festivals that belong on every oenophile’s bucket list:

Old Fashioned Grape Harvest Festival in Poboleda, Priorat: A Harvest Festival Steeped in Soul

Fiesta de la Vendimia a la Antigua
Priorat, Catalonia | First Saturday in September

In the dramatic, slate-lined hills of Priorat, some of Spain’s most prestigious wines are born – crafted from old-vine Garnacha and Carinyena grown on steep llicorella terraces.

At the Fiesta de la Vendimia a la Antigua, tradition takes center stage. Visitors gather at sunrise to hand-pick grapes the old-fashioned way, joining locals in honoring the hard work and history behind each bottle.

Later, villagers celebrate with a rustic Catalan breakfast and grape-stomping rituals in wooden vats, live music echoing through stone streets, and artisan markets filled with regional specialties like escalivada and botifarra.

Why attend?
– Participate in ancestral winemaking techniques
– Taste robust, mineral-rich Priorat wines on their native soil
– Enjoy authentic Catalan hospitality, far from the tourist trail

Sip bold reds during Ribera del Duero Wine Harvest Festival: A Red Wine Lover’s Dream

Gran Fiesta de la Vendimia
Aranda de Duero, Castilla y León | Late September

This historic region, home to world-renowned wineries like Vega Sicilia, Pingus, Emilio Moro, Pago de los Capellanes, Prado Rey etc. throws one of Spain’s most dynamic wine harvest parties.

The Gran Fiesta de la Vendimia transforms Aranda de Duero into a celebration of red wine, music, and local gastronomy. Expect lively grape treading, folk performances, wine tastings in the streets, and exclusive harvest experiences at surrounding bodegas.

Some, like Finca Villacreces, even offer creative workshops like Paint & Sip in the vineyard, blending art with oenology.

Why attend?
– Discover Spain’s premier red wine region at its festive peak
– Taste powerful Tempranillos with Castilian culinary pairings
– Explore ancient monasteries and participate in hands-on vineyard experiences

Dance flamenco at the lively Andalusian wine festival in Jerez: Enjoy Sherry, Flamenco, and Andalusian Grace

Fiesta de la Vendimia de Jerez
Jerez, Andalusia | Late August to Mid-September

In the sunlit city of Jerez de la Frontera, the sherry capital of the world, the grape harvest is honored with weeks of celebration. The festival begins with the Pisa de la Uva, a symbolic grape-stomping ceremony on the cathedral steps, followed by flamenco shows, equestrian parades, and immersive visits to legendary bodegas like González Byass and Bodegas Tradición.

Visitors can enjoy exclusive sherry tastings, blending workshops, and food pairings featuring Andalusian tapas, olives, and seafood. It’s a full-bodied immersion into the heritage and elegance of southern Spain.

Why attend?
– Learn the secrets behind Fino, Amontillado, and Pedro Ximénez
– Pair sherry with iconic Andalusian cuisine
– Experience authentic cultural traditions in a magical setting

More Than a Festival: A Journey Through Spain’s Wine Soul

Each vendimia celebration is an invitation, to step into the vineyard, connect with winemakers, and understand the deep ties between the land, its people, and the wines they produce.

At Gourmand Breaks, we offer custom-designed wine tours in Spain, perfectly timed to coincide with the harvest. From private tastings in medieval cellars to al fresco lunches amid the vines, we craft authentic, enriching experiences for curious travelers.

Explore our curated wine itineraries and plan your harvest adventure today – Book a wine tour in Spain with Gourmand Breaks