In September, the Delicata Classic Wine Festival returns to to Nadur for the 18th year in Gozo, which is held in conjunction with the Nadur Local Council.

Set in the viticultural heart of Gozo, the scenic village of Nadur will once again play host to this very popular, annual event, taking place at – Gnien il-Kunsill, which provides a beautiful setting with magnificent views over the channel to Comino and Malta. – on Saturday and Sunday, the 3rd and 4th of September.

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.

Delicata said that as usual, wine coins will be the common currency at this summer’s Festival, exchangeable for glasses of delightful wines.

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 too).

“The correct change of wine coins handed over at the stalls will prompt dedicated wine stewards to pour a standard 150 ml glass of the wine on show in the clearly marked festival glass. We generously serve all wines by the glass: no tasters, no bottles,” said Delicata.

It went on to say that different wines hold different currency: the charge ranges from 8 wine coins for a glass of the flagship selection Gran Cavalier and Grand Vin de Hauteville to 6 coins for Medina, Victoria Heights and Frizzantes, and 4 coins for a 150 ml pouring of other quality wines such as the Classic Collection, Pjazza Regina, The Falcon, Dolcino and others.

The coins are non-refundable and not convertible to cash.

Live cooking will be serving a tempting variety of both traditional Maltese and international dishes to tease a wide range of palates will be available. These will include a selection of pizza, traditional Gozitan ftajjar, fried rabbit, Chinese dishes, gourmet sausages, BBQ grills and various baguettes and desserts.

For entertainment over the weekend please check out the winery’s facebook page closer to the dates.

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.

For more information contact the Emmanuel Delicata Winery on 2182 5199 or via email on info@delicata.com.

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