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Only a very small proportion of the agricultural land in Malta and Gozo is devoted to vines, vineyards ranging in size from one-tenth of a hectare to about 20 hectares. Many of these are privately owned and tended by part-time farmers. They are planted mainly with the two indigenous Maltese grape varieties Ghirgentina and Gellewza, using the low bush method and little irrigation.
Grapes are harvested at the end of August. The white varietal Ghirgentina produces excellent quality refreshing dry white wines with good flavour and depth of character. The red variety Gellewza produces medium bodied easy drinking red wines and award winning roses. The hot weather, clayish terrain and lack of rain give Maltese wine a character of its own.
In the late 1970’s some of the island’s larger wineries started planting new vineyards growing international varieties. This shift was very important to Maltese wine-making, because it allowed not only for the production of a better standard of wine, but also allowed considerable diversification of the types of wines produced.
Early experiments showed that in spite of the mild winters and hot summers, noble grape varieties could be grown in Malta, and that excellent wines could be made from them.These vineyards are either owned and run by the winery or fall under a vineyard management scheme. The varieties that have been planted have grown in number over the years, and include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Carigan, Ruby Cabernet, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano and Moscato. The vineyards use modern viticulture techniques including wire training and drip irrigation. Although these vineyards are still in their infancy the resulting fruit and wines show great potential. The wines are elegant with rich, ripe concentrated depth of flavour.
Grapes are harvested at the end of August. The white varietal Ghirgentina produces excellent quality refreshing dry white wines with good flavour and depth of character. The red variety Gellewza produces medium bodied easy drinking red wines and award winning roses. The hot weather, clayish terrain and lack of rain give Maltese wine a character of its own.
In the late 1970’s some of the island’s larger wineries started planting new vineyards growing international varieties. This shift was very important to Maltese wine-making, because it allowed not only for the production of a better standard of wine, but also allowed considerable diversification of the types of wines produced.
Early experiments showed that in spite of the mild winters and hot summers, noble grape varieties could be grown in Malta, and that excellent wines could be made from them.These vineyards are either owned and run by the winery or fall under a vineyard management scheme. The varieties that have been planted have grown in number over the years, and include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Carigan, Ruby Cabernet, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano and Moscato. The vineyards use modern viticulture techniques including wire training and drip irrigation. Although these vineyards are still in their infancy the resulting fruit and wines show great potential. The wines are elegant with rich, ripe concentrated depth of flavour.
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At Fra Giuseppe we stock a wide range of wines from all over the world for your enjoyment. Served in a distinctively friendly and welcome environment that our staff are so recognized for, you are sure to find the right taste to excite your taste buds.
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