A Symphony of Wine & Cuisine: A Mediterranean Wine & Dine Evening at Minoa
Where Mediterranean flavours meet the heritage of Maltese winemaking, a new chapter of Wine & Dine awaits at Minoa on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Set on Level 11 of AX ODYCY, overlooking the Mediterranean, this special edition brings together a five-course menu by Chef Nikolai Abela and a selection of Delicata wines, celebrating the ingredients, flavours and character of the Mediterranean with a distinctly Maltese touch.
Created in collaboration with Delicata, the evening places the relationship between plate and pour at the heart of the experience, inviting guests to discover the diversity of local wines alongside a menu inspired by the richness of Mediterranean cuisine.
A Mediterranean Menu by Chef Nikolai Abela
At the heart of the evening is a five-course menu by Chef Nikolai Abela, bringing together seasonal ingredients, Mediterranean influences and contemporary culinary creativity.
The experience begins with welcome canapés, including polenta with smoked Eel and crème fraîche, with sparkling wine setting the tone for the evening ahead.
Following the chef’s welcome, the menu opens with roasted butternut squash, complemented by noisette, hazelnut, parsley and traditional Maltese ġbejna. Chicken and chestnut tortellini follow, combining thyme, chestnut crumble, hydrated apricots and Parmesan.
The third course turns towards the sea with pan seared golden meagre, served with Jerusalem artichoke purée, mussel velouté and chive. The menu then moves to richer flavours with braised beef cheek, accompanied by red wine jus, celeriac and yeast purée, kale chips, pomme pavé, shallot and porcini purée.
For the final course, caramelised apple meets candied walnuts, salted caramel and bourbon vanilla ice cream, bringing the five-course experience to a sweet conclusion before chocolate torrone and mandarin pâte de fruit.
Each course will be accompanied by a carefully selected Delicata wine, allowing the flavours on the plate and the character of the wines to complement one another throughout the evening.
A dedicated five course vegetarian menu will also be available, featuring dishes such as ricotta and chestnut Angelotti, roasted Jerusalem artichoke with parsnip, almond, sage and Pecorino, and celeriac with truffle and porcini mushroom. Created with the same attention to ingredients and pairings, the vegetarian menu offers its own expression of the Mediterranean.
The Wines Behind the Evening
For this edition of Wine & Dine, Minoa joins forces with Delicata, celebrating the heritage of Maltese winemaking through a selection of wines that bring the character of the islands to the table.
The evening opens with sparkling selections including ESKWIŻIT Girgentina Spumante Brut and Setage Prosecco, introducing guests to the wines featured during the experience.
As dinner unfolds, Medina Vermentino Zibibbo accompanies the roasted butternut squash, followed by Victoria Heights Chardonnay, D.O.K. Gozo, paired with the second course.
Grand Vin de Hauteville Chardonnay is served alongside the third course, before Gran Cavalier Merlot Rizerva brings a different character to the richer flavours of the main dish.
The final pairing features ESKWIŻIT Moscato Perlato, accompanying the caramelised apple dessert.
From the opening sparkling wines to the final sweet pairing, the selection offers an opportunity to explore the diversity of Delicata’s wines and discover how each glass can reveal something different in the food it accompanies.
From the First Pour
The evening will begin with welcome canapés and sparkling wine, inviting guests to settle into the atmosphere of Minoa before the dining experience continues at the table.
From there, dinner will unfold course by course and glass by glass. Each pairing introduces a new combination of flavours and textures, while the Mediterranean setting provides a natural backdrop to the evening.
From the opening course to the final sweet notes, every element forms part of a thoughtfully created experience, where food, wine and conversation come together.
An Evening Inspired by the Mediterranean
At Minoa, the Mediterranean is more than a view. It is part of the inspiration behind the cuisine, the atmosphere and the experiences created around the table.
This collaboration with Delicata brings that connection closer to home, celebrating the wines of the Maltese Islands alongside a menu shaped by Mediterranean ingredients and the creativity of Chef Nikolai Abela.
It is an opportunity to discover familiar flavours in new ways, explore the character of local wines and appreciate the pleasure of a thoughtfully paired dining experience.
Together, the cuisine, the wines and the setting create an evening that reflects the spirit of Minoa, where every plate, every pour and every shared moment has its place.
A Symphony of Wine & Cuisine at Minoa
• Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
• Venue: Minoa, Level 11, AX ODYCY
• Price: €75 per person
• Experience: Five course Mediterranean inspired menu by Chef Nikolai Abela with Delicata wine pairings
• Welcome: Canapés and sparkling wine
• Vegetarian option: Dedicated five course vegetarian menu available
• In collaboration with: Delicata
Reserve Your Table
Join Minoa for the next chapter of Wine & Dine, where Mediterranean flavours, Maltese wines and the creativity of Chef Nikolai Abela come together for an evening to savour.
Places are limited and advance reservations are recommended.
For reservations and further information:
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Telephone: +356 7974 7718