Delicata wine festival to mark grape harvest
The Delicata Classic Wine Festival will take place at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta between August 5 and 8, marking the beginning of the Maltese grape harvest. The festival, now in its ninth year, will be open to the public between...
The Delicata Classic Wine Festival will take place at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta between August 5 and 8, marking the beginning of the Maltese grape harvest.
The festival, now in its ninth year, will be open to the public between 7pm-11.30pm.
Patrons can buy and keep a glass for €10at the entrance and then drink and try as many wines as they like. No glasses will be sold or alcohol poured to anyone under the age of 17.
Delicata said there will be a wide range of D.O.K. Malta and Gozo quality wine brands available to taste such as Gran Cavalier, Grand vin de Hauteville, Pjazza Regina, Medina, Victoria Heights, the Maltese Falcon, Delicata's Frizzantes, all produced from a number of locally grown grapes varieties such as Syrah, Chardonnay, Grenache, Merlot, Sangiovese, Vermentino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and of course the two unique indigenous Maltese grapes Girgentina and Gellewza.
There will also be a ‘Me & My Dolcino' wine bar area set up, where the ever popular Dolcino Rose and Bianco wines will be available. There will also be a wine shop selling wine by the bottle to take a way at special wine festival prices.
The limited edition, commemorative wine ‘Kastilja' will also be available in 75cl bottles and 3 litre double magnums.
Food areas will have a range of International and Maltese dishes including Suckling pig, Maltese rabbit, pasta, paella, pizza, cheese platters and desserts. A fully seated restaurant area, located in the Saluting Battery overlooking Grand Harbour will also be in operation.
Live entertainment will be provided by some of Malta's leading artists including George (Puse) Curmi and band (sun), William Mangion and band (sat), The Spiteri Lucas band (fri), Big Band Brothers(thurs), and Steve Cole (every night).
To celebrate the closing of the Maltese grape harvest, on September 3-5 the event moves to the viticultural heart of Gozo, Nadur. Live entertainment will be performed by local artists including Spectrum, Synergy, Cash & Band and Steve Cole. There will also be a number of food stalls and wine combinations for visitors.