Monumento Universal a la Vendimia

The Monumento Universal a la Vendimia stands about 18 metres tall on Arrabal avenue in Requena, and the International Organisation of Vine and Wine recognises it as the only monument in the world dedicated to the grape harvest. It honours the grape-harvest tradition of Requena-Utiel and stands on Avenida del Arrabal, one of the city's recognisable urban settings. Look at the figures as part of a walk along the avenue, leaving time for the nearby fountains.

Monumento Universal a la Vendimia, a unique harvest monument

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine recognises it as the world's only monument dedicated to the grape harvest. The distinction is attributed to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, linking the monument directly with the district's wine-growing identity. The figures recall harvest work, including the autumn grape gathering that brings families into the vineyards.

Rosso, Edo and the 1972 first phase

The work belongs to architect Ricardo Rosso with sculptor Esteve Edo, and its first phase was inaugurated in 1972. The first-phase inauguration places the work in Requena's modern history, alongside its older wine-making heritage. Stand back far enough to take the full height before moving in for the figures.

The avenue of fountains

With the Patos and Colores fountains beside it, the monument orders the most recognisable urban axis in town. Late afternoon fills the avenue with neighbours, and the stone warms as the sun drops. Take a stroll along the avenue and pause to photograph the monument.

Reading it with wine and caves

To taste what the stone honours, book the wine museum in the Cid palace and a tasting at a comarca cellar. Then walk up into the Barrio de la Villa, where excavated caves under the houses stored and made wine for centuries. For another heritage visit, consult the Col·legiata Basílica de Santa María guide at Xàtiva or the Teatro Romano de Sagunto page.