San Mateo Festival – Rioja Wine Harvest Festivity

San Mateo and Riojan Vendimia festivities are the most popular in La Rioja. On September 21, Riojans offer the fruits of the harvest and the first must to their patron saint, the Virgin of Valvanera, during the massive ceremony of the Pisado de la Uva (treading of the grapes) that is celebrated in El Espolón.

San Mateo and Riojan Vendimia festivities are the most popular in La Rioja. On September 21, Riojans offer the fruits of the harvest and the first must to their patron saint, the Virgin of Valvanera, during the massive ceremony of the Pisado de la Uva (treading of the grapes) that is celebrated in El Espolón

San Mateo and Riojan Vendimia festivities are the most popular in La Rioja. On September 21, Riojans offer the fruits of the harvest and the first must to their patron saint, the Virgin of Valvanera, during the massive ceremony of the Pisado de la Uva (treading of the grapes) that is celebrated in El Espolón.

San Mateo and Riojan Vendimia festivities are the most popular in La Rioja. On September 21, Riojans offer the fruits of the harvest and the first must to their patron saint, the Virgin of Valvanera, during the massive ceremony of the Pisado de la Uva (treading of the grapes) that is celebrated in El Espolón.

San Mateo and Riojan Vendimia festivities are the most popular in La Rioja. On September 21, Riojans offer the fruits of the harvest and the first must to their patron saint, the Virgin of Valvanera, during the massive ceremony of the Pisado de la Uva (treading of the grapes) that is celebrated in El Espolón.