Peruvians celebrate their grape harvest in fine style at the annual wine festival in Santiago de Surco, south of Lima. Among the local vineyards the craft of winemaking in the old way, from treading grapes by foot, through fermentation and aging processes, are demonstrated. The festival also provides a stage for local performers, a Queen of the Harvest is chosen, and there are various processions, competitions and parties where visitors are avidly taught to dance the Afro-Peruvian festejo. Make sure to sample the delicious local sweets, called tejas, made of pecans and candied fruits filled with caramel; and 'pisco', the aromatic grape brandy unique to the region.

Venue: Santiago de Surco

Date: 2nd week of March 2013