# 71st Montilla-Moriles Grape Harvest Festival underway

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montilla-grape-harvest-festival-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-03T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 4.

The 71st Montilla-Moriles Grape Harvest Festival (Fiesta de la Vendimia) has officially commenced, marked by several high-profile cultural honors. Following the initial selection process, Natalia Marín Cabanillas and José Antonio Marín García have been formally designated as the ‘Vendimiadores Mayores’, accompanied by a traditional court of ladies.

During ceremonies held at the Bodegas Pérez Barquero courtyard, Manuel Torralbo Rodríguez, Rector of the University of Córdoba, was invested as the ‘Capataz de Honor’. In his address, Torralbo voiced support for Montilla’s bid to be named the ‘Spanish City of Wine’ in 2027. Additionally, industrialist and enologist Miguel Herrador Repiso received recognition as ‘Capataz de Bodega’.

The festival, which holds the status of National Tourist Interest, continues to uphold historical traditions, such as the use of ceremonial attire for the Vendimiadora Mayor inspired by 19th-century art.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Montilla-Moriles celebrates 71st Grape Harvest Festival

The 71st Montilla-Moriles Grape Harvest Festival features Manuel Torralbo Rodríguez as Capataz de Honor and recognizes Miguel Herrador Repiso, amid support for Montilla’s 2027 Spanish City of Wine bid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montilla-moriles-celebrates-71st-grape-harvest-festival

### 2026-08-28: Montilla hosts children's grape harvest to preserve wine heritage

Montilla hosted its fourth annual Children's Harvest to teach younger generations about the Montilla-Moriles wine-making tradition and heritage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montilla-hosts-childrens-grape-harvest-to-preserve-wine-heritage

### 2026-08-26: Cooperativa La Unión to host fourth annual children's grape harvest

The Cooperativa La Unión will host the fourth ‘Vendimia Infantil’ on August 29 in Montilla, featuring grape harvesting activities to teach children about the Montilla-Moriles wine tradition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cooperativa-la-unin-to-host-fourth-annual-childrens-grape-harvest

### 2026-08-19: Montilla selects Vendimiadores Mayores for 71st Grape Harvest Festival

Natalia Marín Cabanillas and José Antonio Marín García have been named the Vendimiadores Mayores for the 71st Montilla-Moriles Grape Harvest Festival in Montilla, Spain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montilla-selects-vendimiadores-mayores-for-71st-grape-harvest-festival

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