Batalla del Vino de Haro: Trip Planning Guide
Haro, Spain
Going to Batalla del Vino de Haro?
Thousands of people drench each other in red wine on the hillside of Riscos de Bilibio above Haro each June 29th. This centuries-old celebration honouring San Pedro and San Felices is Spain's messiest wine festival — participants arrive in white and leave dyed purple. A joyous, raucous tradition.
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Arrive by 7am to secure position on the hillside before the 11am battle begins; wear clothes you're willing to discard entirely, as the wine staining is permanent. The real magic happens afterward in Haro's bodegas where locals celebrate—seek out López de Heredia's family-run tasting room for post-battle Tempranillo rather than the crowded main square.
About Rioja
La Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, built around the Tempranillo grape. Stretching along the Ebro River, it's divided into three zones: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental.
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