Wine Festival in Haro La Rioja
Summer is not only beach, sun and swimming pool, it is also gastronomy, fun and why not... soaking up wine. And where better than in a place where wine is so characteristic than in La Rioja, specifically in Haro. You are just in time to prepare a getaway, as this is the perfect place for you! The date of the National Tourist Interest festival is June 29, 2016.
An event with a marked schedule: the morning of June 29 in the vicinity of the hermitage of the Riscos de Bilibio, after celebrating a mass, gives way to the Battle of Wine. Everything is valid to throw this delicious drink to the participants: sulphaters, cauldrons, water pistols, boots, bottles... When everyone is soaked in wine and the ammunition runs out, attendees enjoy a lunch to regain strength. Afterwards, they return to the Plaza de Haro, where they do the typical “laps” to complete a glorious day.
And for the little ones in the house, don't worry, as they can also enjoy their own children's wine battle, designed just for them, they will have their own wineskin full of red must which they will use for dipping each other, they can enjoy an appetizing lunch of chocolate with
and you will see how several big heads run and entertain the spectators all over the square of Haro.
A party always accompanied by charangas, where fun is guaranteed and what better than a wine battle to refresh you this summer!
But you can also complement the trip, not only to enjoy its festivities, also a perfect excuse to go for tapas in the area, enjoy its rich gastronomic offer, and try many of its famous dishes such as vegetable stew, potatoes with sausage, stuffed peppers, sausages and chops with vine shoots. And all this with its best companion: Rioja wine. Stroll through its vineyards, visit wineries, take part in tastings dedicated to this typical drink of the area...
Culinary Spain Tours, helps you to organize this getaway, with which you will enjoy with family or friends. Do not hesitate to contact us!
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