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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 25 JUNE 2023 5 THEATRE Milestone 20th Delicata's Classic Wine Festival coming soon Delicata announces momentous 20th annual Classic Wine Festival, celebrating two decades of the festival's resounding success on the Maltese social calendar, attracting wine enthusiasts and visitors from near and far LOOKING back as far as 2002 when the Delicata winery launched Malta's very first wine happening, who would have thought that the Delicata Clas- sic Wine Festival would be cel- ebrating its special 20th edition this Santa Maria weekend? Delicata's much-loved wine extravaganza will be held once again at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta on August 11, 12 and 13, each night from 7pm till midnight. With over 20 wines to sam- ple, wine remains the star of the show. The selection includes semi-sparkling Frizzantes, the DOK Malta Medina and DOK Gozo Victoria Heights boutique wines, the flagship Gran Cava- lier and Grand Vin de Hauteville ranges, the sweeter lifestyle Dol- cino and Falcon wines, the lush Casella Moscato and other vari- etals of the Classic Collection, all three of the Pjazza Reġina wines, as well as the popular SpritZZ- ers. Every evening will feature a double bill of top local talent. On Friday, Kersten Graham and Band kicks off and is followed by Kurt Calleja and Band. On Saturday, Jolene Samhan opens for Gianni & RUG. On Sunday, Cash and Band starts and the Spiteri Lucas Band closes the festival in style. Live cooking stalls will be serv- ing a tempting variety of both Maltese and international dishes to tease a wide range of palates prepared by Malta's top event caterers Il-Kcina, Noodle Box, Grill Street, Chiaro and Il-Forn Ta' l-Għawdxi. As well as producing a wide range of quality wines, Malta's foremost winemaker actively supports the local music, arts, culture and culinary scenes as part of Delicata's environment, social and governance (ESG) commitment. The Delicata Classic Wine Fes- tival offers a unique experience. It brings together Malta's best wines, local culinary talent and live music for the enjoyment of the Maltese people and foreign visitors alike, whilst creating awareness for sustainable local farming and responsible wine appreciation. Reliable rides are offered by the festival's partner UBER and there are private taxis in the vi- cinity. The 20th edition of what is truly a community-minded festival will be so much more than a celebration of wine. It is an opportunity to engage with the island's most awarded wine- maker, indulge in Malta's Med- iterranean lifestyle in a fun-lov- ing, safe and festive atmosphere with other like-minded wine and food lovers over three days of to- getherness. Attendance is free but you can sample wine for a fee of €20, which entitles you to a wine purse of 24 wine coins and a sou- venir glass to take home. For more details and prepay- ment, visit the Delicata web- page https://www.delicata. com/2023-valletta-malta/