Delicata Classic Wine Festival, wine food and much more…..

by Gozo News · August 2, 2026

Later this month, the 22nd Delicata Classic Wine Festival, will once again be hosted in the scenic village of Nadur, the viticultural heart of Gozo.

The festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, the 21st and 22nd of August, from 7pm until midnight, at Gnien il-Kunsill

This beautiful setting provides magnificent views over the channel to Comino and Malta and visitors will have the opportunity to sample over 20 wines, with vintages of nine Delicata award-winning brands being served from as many stalls spread along the garden’s periphery.

The winery explained that to try the wines, all festival revellers have to do is purchase 24 wine coins in a complimentary purse and a souvenir glass (yours to keep).

“The correct change of wine coins handed over at the stalls will prompt dedicated wine stewards to pour a standard 125 ml glass of the wine on show in the clearly marked festival glass. We serve all wines by the glass: no tasters, no bottles,” said Delicata.

It went on to say that different wines hold different currency. The coins are non-refundable and not convertible to cash or bottles

Live cooking stalls will be serving a tempting variety of both traditional Maltese and international dishes to tease a wide range of palates.

Both evening’s entertainment will be hosted by Ronald Briffa. Friday – Back in Time Night – with Cash and Band, Rebecca & the Passengers and DJ Alex Grech, while on Saturday – Party Time – with Strait Ahead, RUG and DJ Salvo B.

Whilst entrance to the Festival is free, strictly no wine will be served to anyone under 17 and patrons are reminded to enjoy responsibly, the winery said.

Wine glasses are sold until 11 pm, wine is poured up to 11.30 pm and the festival closes at midnight. Mineral water and soft drinks are also available for purchase.Mineral water and soft drinks will also be available to purchase.

Delicata said that ride-sharing is provided by its partner Bolt. To get to the event there are “several practical options such as public transport and the taxi rank in Mgarr.”

The Gozo edition is powered by Delicata and Nadur Local Council; supported by Visit Malta, the Ministry for Gozo and Planning, Petrolea, Refpro and Mapfre.