Moclinejo - Fiesta de Viñeros ( Wine Growers Festival )
On 13 September, Moclinejo will celebrate the 26th edition of Día de Viñeros (Winegrowers’ Day), one of the municipality’s most representative festivals and a heartfelt tribute to those who, generation after generation, have dedicated their hard work to cultivating the vines and preserving the area’s agricultural traditions.
Located in a unique setting in the heart of the “Moscatel Heart” of the Axarquía region of Málaga, Moclinejo celebrates the work of its farmers, the true protagonists of the town’s history and identity. Their dedication has helped preserve the landscape, culture and winemaking heritage that make this area so distinctive.
As a result of this commitment to preserving its agricultural heritage, on 19 April 2018 the Axarquía became the first territory in Europe to be recognised by the FAO as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). This international recognition highlights the exceptional value of the traditional cultivation and production of the Moscatel raisin grape.
Throughout the day, accompanied by the traditional sounds of Verdiales music, the streets of Moclinejo will become a living open-air museum. Local residents and associations will recreate traditional viticultural activities, allowing visitors to see first-hand practices such as grape treading, raisin sifting and the traditional cutting and preparation of raisins, showcasing the skills and customs that have shaped the history of the municipality.
Visitors to Moclinejo will also be able to enjoy free tastings of some of the town’s most traditional products, including borrachuelos made with Moscatel wine, fresh Moscatel grapes and Moclinejo’s distinctive Moscatel wine — authentic expressions of the area’s gastronomy, culture and winemaking heritage.
Programme
11:30 – Holy Mass in honour of the grape harvesters, accompanied by the Aires de la Axarquía Choir.
12:30 – Welcome by the Mayor, Antonio Muñoz Anaya, followed by the opening address by Antonio Salado Muñoz.
Moscatel Awards 2026 Ceremony
Corazón Moscatel – Julio Salom Herrera, Lieutenant General of the Canary Islands.
Moscatel Málaga – Restaurante Reyes, local business.
Moscatel Especial – Anne Axarquía, association supporting people with special needs.
Moscatel Moclinejo – Soledad Beltrán Torres & Antonio González Ruiz, residents of Moclinejo.
Moscatel El Valdés – Brígida Montañez Montañez & José Antonio Lisbona Villalba, residents of El Valdés.
Closing – Nuestra Señora de Gracia Music Band will bring the official ceremony to a close.
13:00 – Opening of the official route with visits, tastings, exhibitions and workshops.
15:00 – Traditional treading of the Moscatel grapes by the grape harvesters, accompanied by the Panda de Verdiales de Moclinejo.
15:30 – Paella tasting at the grape-treading area.
Price: €1, in aid of a local association.
16:30 – Live performances by Electroduendes and Malamanera.
17:30 – Election of the Lady and Gentleman of the Vineyards 2026.
20:30 – Special performance by Cádiz chirigota “Los Compay”.
12:00–17:30 – Free children’s play centre for children aged 3–12 at the CEPA building.
Free Viñeros Tour with Axartrip – maximum 20 people. info@axartrips.com | www.AxarTrips.com | Tlf: 722 722 492
Tastings
12:00 – Wine tasting by Bodegas A. Muñoz Cabrera.
CEPA Building, upper floor. Advance booking required.
12:30–15:00 – Tasting of cured meats, hornazos, raisins, wine and grapes at traditional stalls.
Streets and squares.
13:00 – Venencia wine pouring by Señorío de Broches.
CEPA Building.
15:30 – Traditional community paella.
Grape-treading area. Price: €1, in aid of a local association.
18:00 – Borrachuelos tasting.
CEPA Building.
Exhibitions & Workshops
12:30 – Art in the Vineyard.
Live painting exhibition on wine barrels, accompanied by traditional Verdiales music from Panda Chica de El Valdés.
Calle Castillo.
12:30–18:00 – “Windows to Art and Moscatel” exhibition.
A. Segovia Lobillo Exhibition Hall.
12:30–16:00 – Antonio Muñoz Cabrera Winery Museum.
Bodega A. Muñoz Cabrera.
12:30–15:00 – Traditional grape harvesting, sieving, drying and grape-treading workshop. Traditional Rueda dances.
Grape-treading area.
“The legacy of our elders lives on in every vine, every raisin and every generation.”
Official organisers/ posters/programme: Ayuntamiento de Moclinejo
This event is organised by the participating establishments and promoters. Nerja Amigos provides event information for guidance only and accepts no responsibility for changes to the programme, timings, cancellations or services provided by third parties. Event details may change without notice.
