Mollina Grape Harvest Fair brings a full week of wine-related activities
September once again brings to Mollina one of the celebrations most deeply rooted in our land and winemaking tradition. As the grape harvest enters its final stage, the town is getting ready to celebrate a new edition of the Mollina Grape Harvest Fair.
From 6 to 12 September, residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a full programme of wine-related activities, including tastings, workshops, technical sessions and experiences designed to explore our wine culture from different perspectives.
SCAAVO will host many of these events. Below you can find the full programme of activities.
Sunday 6 September | Wine tasting paired with goat meat
The programme will begin on Sunday 6 September with a wine tasting paired with goat meat, featuring Bodegas Carpe Diem, Bodega y Viñedos de La Capuchina and Cárnicas Coviher.
A special event bringing together wine and local gastronomy to mark the start of an exciting week of celebrations.
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: Mirador de Santillán
Price: €30
Registration: Mollina Town Council from Tuesday 1 September
Limited places available
Monday 7 September | Laberintus Park Experience and wine tasting
On Monday 7 September, leisure and wine come together with the Laberintus Park Experience and wine tasting with Bodegas Carpe Diem.
Participants will enjoy the surprises hidden throughout the maze before finishing the experience with a wine tasting. There will also be prizes for participants and a complimentary wine tasting glass.
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Santillán Park – Mollina
Price: €35 per person, including entry to the maze and wine tasting
Capacity: 60 people
Registration: SCAAVO from 1 September
Tuesday 8 September | Molecular blending tasting and workshop
On Tuesday 8 September, experimentation takes centre stage with a molecular blending tasting and workshop led by Miguel Luque, oenologist and chemical engineer.
An activity designed to discover wine from a different perspective, combining knowledge, technique and tasting.
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Cooperative Ageing Cellar
Price: €15 per person
Capacity: 80 people
Registration: Mollina Town Council, 3rd floor, from 1 September
Wednesday 9 September | IFAPA Technical Sessions
The morning of Wednesday 9 September will focus on the present and future of our sector with the IFAPA Technical Sessions, dedicated to the adaptation of Andalusian viticulture to new climate and consumer scenarios, as well as experimentation, knowledge transfer and dissemination.
Time: 10:30 am
Venue: Cooperative Assembly Hall
Registration: SCAAVO
Limited places until full capacity is reached
Wednesday 9 September | Fun tasting: Wines & Vinyl
Later that same day, the programme continues with “Fun Tasting: Wines & Vinyl”.
An experience where guests can discover different wines while enjoying music selected by Pilar Cruz.
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: Cooperative Barrel Room
Price: €25 per person
Capacity: 80 people
Registration: SCAAVO from 1 September
Thursday 10 September | 3rd Master of Wine Sensory Tasting
On Thursday 10 September, the 3rd Master of Wine Sensory Tasting will take place, led by Jonas Tofterup MW, the only Master of Wine in Andalusia.
During the session, participants will taste 13 international wines: 4 sparkling wines, 3 whites, 3 reds and 3 sweet wines, offering the opportunity to discover a wide range of styles and origins.
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Cooperative Ageing Cellar
Price: €55 per person
Capacity: 60 people
Registration: SCAAVO from 1 September
Friday 11 September | Carpe Diem Awards
The programme continues on Friday 11 September with the Carpe Diem Awards.
Time: 10:00 pm
Venue: Plaza de la Constitución
Saturday 12 September | 18th “Vive el Momento” Grand Wine Tasting
The week will culminate on Saturday 12 September with a new edition of one of the most eagerly awaited events: the 18th “Vive el Momento” Grand Wine Tasting.
The event will feature Germán Luna, from Bodegas Carpe Diem; Germán Palomo, from Bodegas Cortijo La Fuente; and Juan Francisco Vallejos, President of the Regulatory Council of the Málaga, Sierras de Málaga and Pasas de Málaga Designations of Origin.
Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: Plaza de Atenas
Price: €5 per person
Registration: Mollina Town Council from Monday 31 August
Limited places available
From 6 to 12 September, we celebrate the grape harvest
A whole week to come together, learn, taste and continue highlighting an activity that forms an essential part of the history and identity of our town.
Check the posters for each activity and pay attention to the corresponding registration location and date, as many of the events have limited capacity and places.
