Sip, swirl & celebrate together
The Delhi edition of Viva La Vino Season 2 took off recently, marking another successful chapter of India’s only multi-city wine festival. The event drew more than 300 guests, reaffirming its growing popularity among the capital’s wine community.
Designed to make wine culture accessible and immersive, the Delhi showcase featured over 90 wines from prominent Indian and international labels. Guests enjoyed a walk-around tasting experience complemented by artisan cheeses, gourmet food pairings and craft chocolates from brands such as Naviluna, Pascati and Darkins.
The evening blended flavours with festivity, featuring live music, engaging conversations and a vibrant atmosphere. One of the standout highlights was an exclusive sommelier-led masterclass, where a limited group of attendees participated in a curated tasting of premium wines. All wines were presented using Lucaris Crystal stemware, reinforcing the festival’s emphasis on quality and professional tasting standards.
Co-founded by sommeliers Gargi Kothari of Magic Cellars and DevatiMallick of Drink with D, Viva La Vino was conceived to make wine appreciation inclusive yet expertly curated. Reflecting on the Delhi edition, Kothari said, “The response in Delhi has been incredible. Seeing guests explore and truly enjoy wines in a relaxed, celebratory setting is exactly why Viva La Vino exists. This edition marks an exciting milestone for us. We are grateful to The LaLiT team for being such incredible hosts.” With its blend of wine, food, music and community, the festival now moves to its next set of cities, continuing to expand India’s growing culture of wine appreciation. The event also showed that the wine craze in a traditionally whisky-drinking country is growing fast. As more wines become available, it is safe to assume that wine will give whisky tough competition. After all, wine has been around for centuries; Indians may have discovered it relatively late, but now is certainly the time to raise a glass and say cheers to wine.What is clear is that India’s palate is evolving, and the appetite for refined, experiential drinking is only getting stronger.
