🍇 At The Sun Places we know that luxury is also savoured, and what better way to do so than at Madrid's most exclusive wine festival: Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests.
This annual event, organised by the iconic wine shop Lavinia, in collaboration with the merchants' association Madrid Luxury District, transforms Ortega y Gasset Street into a festive space dedicated to wine culture, gastronomy and music.
During one day, wine lovers can tour the Golden Mile tasting over a hundred wines from Spain's best wineries, accompanied by the traditional grape stomping and live music.
The Sun Places invites you to experience this unique event by staying in our Luxury Apartments in Madrid.
Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests are much more than a wine fair; they are a tribute to Spanish wine culture in the capital's most exclusive enclave.
For over a decade, Lavinia, Spain's largest wine showcase at number 16 on Ortega y Gasset Street, has organised this celebration, which has become an unmissable event for wine lovers and curious visitors who want to enjoy wine in a festive and elegant atmosphere.
The event is part of the Pilar Festivals in the Salamanca District and serves as the starting signal for the harvest celebrations in the heart of the Golden Mile.
The origin of Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests dates back to 2008, when Lavinia decided to emulate the traditional harvest festivals right in the centre of Madrid.
That first edition laid the foundations for an event that has grown year after year.
Today, Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests are one of the most important wine events in the capital, attracting thousands of visitors who tour the Golden Mile in search of the finest wines.
The festival has become a symbol of Spanish tradition in a luxury setting, and it is a unique opportunity to discover the richness and diversity of our country's wines.
📅 When are Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests 2026 celebrated?
The date of Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests 2026 is pending official confirmation from the organisation, although traditionally it is held on the second or third Saturday of October, coinciding with the Pilar weekend.
In previous editions, the event took place on 14 October (2023), 15 October (2022), 12 October (2019) and 7 October (2012). In 2026, Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests are expected to bring together leading wineries from 12:00 to 20:00.
If you stay with The Sun Places, our concierge service will keep you informed of the exact date and help you plan your visit.
📍 Where are Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests 2026 located?
The epicentre of Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests is José Ortega y Gasset Street, in the section between Serrano and Velázquez streets, right in the heart of the Madrid Golden Mile.
During the celebration, this street is closed to traffic and covered with a large red carpet that evokes the paths of the vineyards, creating a unique and festive atmosphere. The main access is from Serrano Street and Velázquez Street.
From our Luxury Apartments in Madrid in the Salamanca District or near Serrano Street, you can walk to the festival in less than five minutes.
The location is ideal for combining wine tasting with a visit to the area's luxury boutiques or a meal at one of its fashionable restaurants.
🍷 What can you taste at Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests?
Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests offer an exceptional selection of wines from the best Spanish wineries. The offer is very varied and allows you to discover the richness of the different designations of origin. Among the wineries that usually participate are:
- Bodegas Muga, La Rioja Alta, Bodegas Roda and CVNE (La Rioja)
- Vega Sicilia, Protos, Pago de Carraovejas and Abadía Retuerta (Ribera del Duero and surroundings)
- Bodegas Ramón Bilbao, Marqués de Murrieta and Dinastía Vivanco (various designations)
- Cuatro Rayas (Verdejo de Rueda)
In the last edition, the event featured dozens of wineries from Castilla y León, representing the denominations of Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro, Bierzo, Cigales, Arlanza, Arribes and Sierra de Salamanca.
In total, attendees were able to taste hundreds of references.
To accompany the wines, Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests offer a careful selection of top-quality gastronomic products: Guijuelo ham, León cured beef, Castilian-Leonese cheeses and other Iberian products from Salamanca. A perfect pairing.
🎭 Activities and festive atmosphere: The traditional grape stomping
In addition to wine tasting, Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests offer a programme of parallel activities that make it a complete festival.
Without a doubt, the most anticipated and photographed moment is the traditional grape stomping, a ceremony that officially inaugurates the event and pays homage to the traditional wine-making techniques. In previous editions, the stomping was carried out by Bodegas Rico Nuevo and Bodegas Mauro wineries.
In addition, the festival features live music from jazz, bossa nova and Dixieland groups, which enliven the tour and create a festive and elegant atmosphere. Among the groups that have performed is the Barba Dixie Band.
Access to Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests requires the purchase of a ticket, which costs approximately 30 euros and includes a glass to taste the wines.
🎭 What Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests represent for the city and The Sun Places
Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests are the best example of how tradition and luxury can coexist in harmony. The event energises the Golden Mile, attracts thousands of tourists and wine lovers, and projects an image of Madrid as a cultured, gourmet and outward-looking city.
For the Community of Madrid, it is a first-class tourist attraction that contributes to de-seasonalising tourism in autumn.
For The Sun Places, experiencing Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests is a natural extension of our philosophy of offering authentic and complete luxury experiences.
That is why our Luxury Apartments in Madrid are located in the heart of the Salamanca District, just a few steps from the event. Furthermore, this wine festival is connected to other great attractions of the capital that we have explored in other articles: the haute cuisine of Restaurante DiverXO, the fashion of Vogue Fashion Night Out, the culture of Madrid Theatres, the history of Madrid of the Austrias, the charm of Callejón de Jorge Juan, the authenticity of El Rastro de Madrid and the contemporary luxury of Galería Canalejas.
All of this makes the capital a unique destination in the world, and Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests are the crowning glory of the Madrid autumn.
✨ The perfect plan with The Sun Places for Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests
Friday: Arrival and getting into the mood
- In the afternoon, a walk through the Madrid Golden Mile and Serrano Street to admire the shop windows
- You have dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Salamanca District
Saturday: Harvest Day
- From 12:00, you head to Ortega y Gasset Street to enjoy Ortega y Gasset's Grape Harvests
- You tour the winery tents, taste the wines and attend the grape stomping
- In the afternoon, you continue the tasting
Sunday: Relaxation and farewell
- You sleep in. Brunch at Rosewood Villa Magna
- A final walk through the Madrid Golden Mile to buy a bottle from the wineries you liked best.
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