Next weekend the very popular Delicata Classic Wine Festival returns to the beautiful village of Nadur for its 18th year in Gozo at – Gnien il-Kunsill. Visitors will be able to experience fine wines and a choice of foods, all accompanied by live entertainment.

This scenic 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 Festival is held in conjunction with the Nadur Local Council and will be on Saturday and Sunday, the 3rd and 4th of September.

Delicata said that as in previous editions wine coins will be the common currency at the 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 coins are non-refundable and not convertible to cash or bottles.

“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.

Live cooking on both nights 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.

Entertainment will be provided with live performances by Jolene Samhan and Cash & Band on Saturday, and then on Sunday it will be the turn of Rebecca & the Passengers and the DCapitals Big Band. Ron Briffa will also be performing on both evenings.

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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