A row of Rioja bottles from producers like Muga and Marqués de Riscal on the shelf at La Vid

Signature Annual Event

The Rioja Festival

Next edition: Sat, November 7 (draft date, to be confirmed)

Once a year, La Vid becomes one long table. Dozens of bottles of Rioja open in a single day: young wines, old wines, whites, and the occasional rarity, with Iberian food and live music that suits the room.

It is a festival in the original sense: a day organized around one great subject. Between glasses you'll learn what Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva actually mean, and taste the difference for yourself.

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Questions, answered

Do I need to know anything about wine?
No. The festival is built for curiosity, not expertise. Every table has someone happy to explain what you are tasting.
How many wines are open?
Dozens of Riojas across styles and ages: young Crianzas through Gran Reservas, plus whites and the occasional rarity. (Draft: final count varies by year.)
Is there food?
Yes. Iberian food is part of the day, alongside live music suited to the room. (Draft: menu details announced with each edition.)
How do tickets work?
DRAFT: ticketing details to be confirmed. Call (813) 450-1280 or join the list below to hear when tickets open.

Festival photography, added after each edition