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Joint Issue with Malta: Viticulture in Malta Issue number
726
Date of issue
24.10.2020
Face value
1.65 €
Sell price
1.65 €

     Malta is an island nation situated in the heart of the Mediterranean. The Maltese culture is truly unique with its long human history that stretches back to 7,000 years ago. Throughout the centuries, Malta has been passed under different powers, and each one of them has left a cultural imprint.  With its warm weather, intriguing history, culinary culture and excellent local wine, Malta attracts thousands of tourists every year.
     The Maltese Islands have a Mediterranean climate and enjoy around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Malta's environment is favourable to wine production, and there are various species of grapes used in the production of wine in Malta.  The Ġellewża (red) and Girgentina (white) are indigenous to Malta.
     Local wine production dates back over 2,000 years, during the time of the Phoenicians. They were actively involved in transporting wine altogether with grapes and winemaking technology all over the Mediterranean.
     The Malta stamp features Ta’Betta Wine Estates Ltd, a boutique winery situated in Girgenti, limits of Siġġiewi. This state-of-the-art winery consists of 4 hectares of land having some 15,000 vines surrounded by olive trees, fig-trees, carob trees and several indigenous Maltese floras. Ta’Betta Wine Estates is situated some 200 metres above sea level.
     Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay are the main grape varieties that are specifically grown in this estate, producing a portfolio of three wines; Jean Parisot Chardonnay (100% oak-fermented), and the oak-aged Antonio Manoel (60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon) and Philippe Villiers (70% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc).

                                                                                                                                                                                             Mary Grace Simpson

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