Friday was the opening night for the Delicata Wine Festival in Nadur, held in conjunction with the Nadur Local Council.
Now in its 17th year, this feast of wine is held in the Gnien il-Kunsill – which provides a beautiful setting with magnificent views over the channel to Comino and Malta.
Hundreds of locals, Maltese and tourists made their way to the belvedere for the opening at 7pm, ready to taste the many different wines by Delicata.
There was food to try for those who were hungry, both traditional and international, as well as live entertainment from the Big Band Brothers, Grovestreet Band and J Anvil.
If you couldn’t make it for the opening night, don’t worry, this festival continues tonight (Saturday) and tomorrow, from 7.00pm.
For entertainment over this weekend, the festival features the D Capitals, Upper Lip Band, Jolene Samhan and Band, DJ Ron Briffa, Cash and Band, Strait Ahead, Rebecca Bonello and Band, and DJ Pierre Cordina, and many more.
For those who don’t want to come by car, Delicata said that the special shuttle service laid on to commute to and from the festival is a practical option.
The shuttle mini-bus service between the Mgarr ferry terminal and Gnien il-Kunsill costs €3 for a return trip.
The shuttle starts operating upon arrival of the ferry leaving Cirkewwa at 6.45pm and ceases operations at 00.15am from Nadur to catch the ferry leaving Gozo at 00.45am.
Private taxis will also service the venue.
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.
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Photograph by Nadur Local Council