Lima Events
Grapes
Fiesta de la Vendimia de Surco
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: March 2010 TBA
