The 22nd edition of the Delicata Classic Wine Festival, a three-day weekend of great Maltese wines, delicious food and local musical talent, will take place at the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, on August 8, 9 and 10. The festival celebrates Malta’s quality wines and the Maltese grape harvest. It attracts thousands of tourists and Maltese wine lovers alike with vinous and culinary flavours and experiences unique to the Maltese islands. This year’s event promises to be grander than ever with a great line-up of wine, food and live music cumulating in a Legends of Pop finale. But, above all, the much-loved wine extravaganza will, as always, showcase Delicata’s wine selection. This year’s selection of over 20 labels includes the ever-popular Dolcino and exclusive Falcon wines, the lush Casella Moscato and other Classic Collection varietals, plus all three Pjazza Reġina wines, as well as the sparkling Frizzantes and the refined DOK Malta Medina and DOK Gozo Victoria Heights boutique lines. There will also be the award-winning premium signature ranges like Gran Cavalier and Grand Vin de Hauteville, and, of course, the lifestyle SpritZZers. Each evening will kick off with live performances from top local acts. On Friday, the stage will welcome Lara and the Jukeboys followed by Matthew James. The Crowns will return on Saturday before fan-favourite Kurt Calleja takes the stage. On Sunday, Cash and Band will set the tone before the Legends of Pop finale. The latter spectacle will pay tribute to timeless pop hits. Expect powerful vocals, iconic tunes and high energy as Maltese music stars Glen Vella, Ludwig Galea and Michela Galea join forces with the Spiteri Lucas Band for a live show of classic pop covers. Live cooking stations will fuel each evening with a wide variety of mouthwatering Maltese and international cuisine, all freshly prepared by Malta’s trusted culinary talents from Corinthia Caterers and Busy Bee with their pop-up Kannoli Bar. As well as producing a wide range of propriety wine brands, Malta’s foremost winemaker actively supports the local music, arts, culture and culinary scenes. While creating awareness for sustainable local farming and responsible wine appreciation, the festival is part of Delicata’s environment, social and governance (ESG) commitment, and is supported by VisitMalta. The festival runs nightly from 7pm until midnight and admission is free. For €25 one can enjoy a wine-tasting experience that includes a souvenir wine glass which is yours to take home and 24 wine tokens. Reliable rides are offered by the festival’s partner Bolt and private taxis are also available in the vicinity. For more details and prepayment, visit the Delicata webpage www.delicata.com/2025-valletta-malta/. This year’s festival is supported by VisitMalta, Valletta Local Council, Petrolea, Mapfre, Refpro Refrigeration and Bolt.