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Delicata announces the 21st annual Classic Wine Festival, a weekend celebration of Malta’s most-loved wines, delicious food and top local musical talent staging a one-time All Stars Show.___________________
WHEN, WHERE
As always, it takes place at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta, on Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2024, every evening from 7pm till midnight.
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OUR WINES, THE STARS OF THE NIGHT
In all there will be over 20 wines to sample.
Vintages of ten Delicata award-winning brands are served from as many stalls spread along the garden’s periphery.
These include the semi-sparkling Frizzantes made from the very rare native old bush vines Girgentina and Ġellewża, a selection of white, red and rosé D.O.K. Malta Medina and D.O.K. Gozo Victoria Heights boutique wines, noble mono-varietals of the iconic flagship Gran Cavalier selection and Malta’s most internationally awarded Grand Vin de Hauteville range.
Besides the sweeter lifestyle Dolcino, the exiting, low-alcohol Spritzzer range, The Falcon wines, the popular lush Casella Moscato and other varietals of the Classic Collection will also be available for tasting. The three wines from the Pjazza Reġina range, crafted in tribute to Valletta, will be on show to taste, too.
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GET YOUR WINE PURSE
Wine coins are the common currency at Delicata Classic Wine Festival, exchangeable for glasses of delightful wines.
Whilst entrance is free, to try the wines you need to purchase a purse of 24 wine coins and a souvenir glass (yours to keep) for a €22 fee.
Handing over the correct change of wine coins at the stalls inside 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.
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MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
Every evening features a double bill of top local talent. Friday sees the long-awaited return of The Crowns followed by Gianni & RUG. On Saturday, Kersten Graham and Band open for Kurt Calleja, an all-star in his own right. And, on Sunday, Cash and Band rock the stage before the Spiteri Lucas Band and All Stars Show featuring guest singers Glen Vella, Claudia Faniello, Moira Stafrace, Debbie Scerri, Fabrizio Faniello, Mike Spiteri and Ludwig Galea.
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ENJOY DIFFERENT CUISINES
Live cooking stalls will be serving a tempting variety of both traditional Maltese and international dishes to tease a wide range of palates.
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ENJOY RESPONSIBLY & GET A RIDE
Strictly no wine will be served to anyone under 17. 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.
Patrons are reminded to enjoy responsibly and never drink and drive.
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ONLINE PRIORITY LANE – bookings open on 1 June and are accepted until noon 6 August.
Purchase your wine purse and souvenir glass online in advance – at no extra charge! Then, on the night, go straight on through to your favourite Delicata wines!
The swift cart system is easy: just settle the standard fee online, print a copy of your booking confirmation and then, on the evening, collect your wine coin filled purse and included festival wine glass from the special online priority lane outside the gardens against presentation of your printed ticket.
In doing so, you will save time queuing at the most popular wine event of the year. Book through www.delicata.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Upper Barrakka Gardens Valletta Malta, Simon Estates, Triq ir-Repubblika, Valletta, VLT, Malta,Valletta, Malta
