Haros – Battle of Wine

La Batalla del Vino de Haro

Picture this: the sun is shining over the picturesque town of Haro in Spain’s famed La Rioja region, a place where wine is more than a drink – it’s a way of life. Now imagine thousands of locals and visitors alike, donned in pristine white clothes, waiting with bated breath. But wait, why’s everyone holding bottles, jugs, or any imaginable container of red wine? Oh, that’s right! They’re about to launch into a joyous wine-soaked battle, where the goal isn’t to stay dry, but to get as drenched in delightful vino as humanly possible!

History and hilarity come together as Haro throws back to a centuries-old land dispute, where rather than swords and shields, the weapons of choice became – you guessed it – wine! Fast forward to today, and this grand splash-a-thon culminates with participants climbing a mountain, only to ceremoniously drench it with wine too. But worry not, it’s not all wet and wild! Once the purple haze settles, the town dives into traditional dances, music, and, of course, tasting some of the world’s finest wines in a more conventional manner.

So, if your idea of a good time is dressing in white only to be doused in red, dancing your heart out, and sipping on some of the most exquisite wines, then Haro’s beckoning! Come to Spain’s La Rioja region and discover a festival that proves, sometimes, life’s truly better tinted in wine!