A Delicata wine festival glass and purse.

The 16th edition of the Delicata Classic Wine Festival is taking place over four nights in Valletta, starting from today until Sunday.

There will be over 20 wines to be sampled.

Visitors will have to purchase a little wine purse, filled with 24 wine coins, at the entrance gate of the gardens.

The coins can be exchanged for different wines onoffer with premium wines requiring different amounts of coins.

Six wine coins can be exchanged for a glass of the Delicata’s flagship wines while only three coins for a pouring of other quality wines.

The marked coins are valid for one evening only and those not used can be kept as a memento.

Live cooking stalls will be serving a variety of both traditional Maltese and international dishes.

Presenter Mireille Bonello will compere the live entertainment. Every evening there will be a double bill starting with an opening-night concert today, by WaterWings and Red Electrick.

The Busker and the Spiteri Lucas Band will perform tomorrow, Planet Seed and The Crowns will play on Saturday, and Cash & Band and The Travellers will bring the wine event of the year to a close on Sunday.

The festival is being held at the Upper Barrakka Gardens from today until Sunday from 7pm to midnight. Delicata Privilege Card holders can use the fast-track facility provided they pre-book and pay online through Delicata’s website. Strictly no wine will be served to anyone under 17 and patrons are reminded to enjoy responsibly. Wine purses and glasses are sold until 11 pm, with the wine is poured up to 11.30pm. For more information, visit www.delicata.com.