Antonin Under the Stars is an annual wine and harvest festival held at the Marsovin Ramla Valley Estate in Gozo. It celebrates the grape harvest for the vintage by inviting guests to tour the vineyard and sample Marsovin wines under the stars 1. The festival features guided vineyard tours, live jazz or swing music by local bands (e.g. Swing Nuages, Nadine Axisa Trio), and gourmet food catering by Ta’ Frenc restaurant 2 3. Attendees can taste flagship wines like the Antonin Blanc and Blanc de Cheval alongside traditional Gozitan dishes. As a sunset-to-evening event in early August, it emphasizes Gozo’s wine heritage and scenic rural landscape.
This event honors Gozo’s modern viticulture; Marsovin’s Ramla estate (4.2 ha Chardonnay vineyard) provides a backdrop for cultural immersion in winemaking 1. The festival connects to local agricultural cycles (grape harvest in summer) and leverages Gozo’s reputation for boutique wines. It also showcases Maltese-Mediterranean culture through its food and music lineup, attracting both locals and visitors interested in regional traditions of wine and hospitality.
Venues and routes
Ramla Valley Estate · Xagħra
The dates that shape the visit.
Opening day · Thu, Aug 6
Begins one hour before each night's main event opening
Arrive early to join the free guided tour and learn about Marsovin’s vineyard and Antonin wine
Official start of the festival with music and tasting stations
Collect wristband/ticket, grab a glass, and sample wines while enjoying Ta’ Frenċ menu and live music. Reserve fun for the evening!
Final day · Fri, Aug 7
Don’t miss this if you couldn’t attend Day 1’s tour; same great guide and views of the sunset over Ramla
A compact reference once the trip is real.
Practical notes refreshed Feb 7.
Tickets required · Typical price: €65
Moderate crowds · Lively energy
Middling crowds in venue; space to move, seating areas free
Generally very safe; well-organized with event staff
Hot summer weather · Event continues in light rain
Daily budget: ~€60-80 · Drinks: €4-6 (glass of beer or wine)
Use local buses, stay in Gozo guesthouses, bring reusable water bottle and snacks
From center: From Victoria, take Gozo bus. · Main area largely flat, but terrain can be uneven
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