Néctar – Wine Culture Festival once again delights Maputo

On 16 May, the Cardoso Hotel hosted the second edition of Néctar – Wine Culture Festival, an initiative organised by Revista Xonguila, CPC and “A Malta do Vinho”, sponsored by Banco UBA and in partnership with INATUR, which once again established itself as one of the main platforms for promoting wine culture, tourism, gastronomy and hospitality in Mozambique.

The 2026 edition brought together more than 800 participants, including business people, diplomats, institutional representatives, professionals from the tourism, hotel and restaurant sectors, sommeliers, producers, distributors, wine lovers and the general public, in an atmosphere marked by sharing, socialising and the discovery of new experiences linked to the world of wine.

Throughout the event, visitors had access to tasting stands, presentations by national and international brands, gastronomic experiences, live music, brand activations, wine cocktails, the “Bubbles Zone” sparkling wine area and the interactive “From grape to toast” journey, created to bring the public closer to wine culture in an educational and engaging way. The festival also featured masterclasses and knowledge sessions led by invited specialists, covering topics related to wine production, tasting techniques, pairing and wine culture. The speakers included Mozambican winemaker Elias Macovela, Bruno Darsam and other leading names in the sector.

As part of the Néctar project, training and awareness initiatives were also carried out for the Ministry of Economy and partners in the tourism, hotel, restaurant and customer service sectors, helping to raise the value of service and of the tourist and gastronomic experience in Mozambique.

During the event, some of this edition's standout wines were honoured, including The Icon White Blend, represented by Urban Cellar, Fürst von Metternich Chardonnay, by Cellier Vintage, and Doppio Passo Rosso, by Entheos. The “People's Choice Award” went to Zonin Prosecco ICE, represented by Avant Garde Wines. The organisers of Néctar 2026 also received a certificate of recognition from Mozambique's Ministry of Economy, which highlighted the festival as a relevant platform inThe Cardoso Hotel hosted, on 16 May, the second edition of Néctar – Wine Culture Festival, an initiative organised by Revista Xonguila, CPC and “A Malta do Vinho”, sponsored by UBA Bank and in partnership with INATUR, which once again established itself as one of the leading platforms promoting wine culture, tourism, gastronomy and hospitality in Mozambique.

The 2026 edition brought together more than 800 participants, including business leaders, diplomats, institutional representatives, professionals from the tourism, hospitality and restaurant sectors, sommeliers, producers, distributors, wine enthusiasts and the general public, in an atmosphere defined by sharing, networking and the discovery of new experiences linked to the world of wine.

Throughout the event, visitors had access to tasting stands, presentations from national and international brands, gastronomic experiences, live music, brand activations, wine cocktails, the “Bubbles Zone” sparkling wine area, and the interactive “From grape to toast” journey, created to bring the public closer to wine culture in an educational and engaging way.

The festival also featured masterclasses and knowledge sessions led by invited specialists, addressing topics related to wine production, tasting techniques, food pairing and wine culture. Among the speakers were Mozambican winemaker Elias Macovela, Bruno Darsam and other prominent names from the sector.

As part of the Néctar project, training and awareness initiatives were also carried out for the Ministry of Economy and partners from the tourism, hospitality, restaurant and customer service sectors, contributing to the enhancement of service standards and the tourism and gastronomic experience in Mozambique.

During the event, several wines stood out and received recognition, including The Icon White Blend, represented by Urban Cellar, Fürst von Metternich Chardonnay, represented by Cellier Vintage, and Doppio Passo Rosso, represented by Entheos. The “People’s Choice Award” was presented to Zonin Prosecco ICE, represented by Avant Garde Wines.

The organisers of Néctar 2026 also received a certificate of recognition from Mozambique’s Ministry of Economy, which highlighted the festival as a relevant platform in promoting tourism, gastronomy and hospitality in the country.

Among the brands, distributors and companies present were Socimpex, Entheos, Midway, Urban Cellar, Mega Distribuição, Heineken, Pinta Negra, MIT Wine, Tropigalia, Avant Garde Wines, Wine Lovers and Cellier Vintage, among other leading names in the sector.

With the growth recorded during this second edition, the organisers believe that Néctar has strengthened its position as one of Mozambique’s leading wine and gastronomy experiences. Preparations for the 2027 edition are already underway and are expected to introduce new experiences, more brands and additional features, as part of an ongoing commitment to raising the quality and scale of the festival.

boosting tourism, gastronomy and hospitality in the country. Among the brands, distributors and companies present were names such as Socimpex, Entheos, Midway, Urban Cellar, Mega Distribuição, Heineken, Pinta Negra, MIT Wine, Tropigalia, Avant Garde Wines, Wine Lovers and Cellier Vintage, among other leading names in the sector. With the growth recorded in this second edition, the organisers consider that Néctar has strengthened its position as one of the main wine and gastronomy experiences in Mozambique. Preparations for the 2027 edition are already under way and should bring new experiences, more brands and new components, in a continued commitment to raising the quality and scale of the festival.