Five ways to immerse yourself in the wine tourism, culture and cuisine of La Rioja Alta. Briñas, Casalarreina, Sajazarra, Ollauri and Haro.

  • Spring Festival in Briñas: 25 April. “Donde la piedra florece“.
    • 11.30h. Canoeing on the River Ebro. Guided tour of Briñas.
    • 12.00h. Craft workshop. Opening of the craft and wine market.
    • 19.00h. Market closing and street dance.
    • 21.00h. Rocktronics concert. Background music throughout the day.
  • Catalarreina in Casalarreina: 2 May. “A culinary experience paired with the finest music”.
    • 18.00h. Opening of accreditation desks.
    • From 19.00h. to 22.00h. Wine bars / Tapas bars now open.
    • 19.00h. Live music by Luis Herrera on saxophone + DJ.
    • 22.00h. “The Best Tribute to Spanish Rock” concert: Mescalina will perform songs by Los Rodríguez, Maná and Jarabe de Palo.
    • Buy your tickets at entradium.com.
  • Sajazarra Fair: 23 May.
    • 10.00h. Reception and market opening.
    • 10.30h. Twinning Ceremony for the Most Beautiful Villages in La Rioja.
    • 11.30h. Wine tasting with Álvaro Urizarna: 3 wines + 3 tapas (€10). Painting workshop with Isabel Vozmediano (6€).
    • 12.30h. Aperitif session with DJ Aitor Isaoglu.
    • 14.00h. Community meal. Rioja-style potatoes, rice pudding, bread, water (3,50€).
    • 16.00h. Circus workshop.
    • 17.30h. Storyteller.
    • 18.15h. Circus Show
    • 21.00h.La Huella concert
    • Registration on 689247069 – sajazarra@lariojaturismo.com.
  • Ollauri market: 30 May from 11.00 to 15.00h. “An event that brings together culture, gastronomy and wine tourism”.
    • Craft market: artisans from various trades: leatherwork, costume jewellery, espadrilles, painting and food.
    • Wine tasting: Local wineries: Beronia, Valenciso, Martínez Palacios, Marqués de Terán and Conde de los Andes.
    • A dramatised tour, live music, a culinary experience, an electric bike tour, a children’s treasure hunt and a natural cosmetics workshop.
  • “El Mariano” in Haro. Vermut Riojano Festival. 6 June.
    • 11.00h. “El Mariano” begins: celebrate the culture surrounding Rioja vermouth, its cuisine and live music.
    • From 11.00 to 17.00h. Programme: Sample Rioja vermouths paired with the finest vermouth-inspired dishes: gildas, olives, potatoes, squid and patatas bravas.
    • With vermouth tasting and making workshops: discover the different varieties, create your own and take it home with you.
    • 12.00h. Martínez Lacuesta vermouth tasting, to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
    • 13.00h. La Orquestina Anarcoyeyé concert.
    • 13.30h. “Crea tu propio vermut (Vermunova)” experiential workshop
    • 15.00h. DJ Scarfacx session.
    • 17.00h. End of the event.

Location: Briñas, Casalarreina, Sajazarra, Ollauri and Haro