The two main Gozitan valleys are the Ramla and Marsalforn Valleys where Ta’ Mena Vineyards are located. They pass through the island from the southern part to the northern coast creating a particular micro-climate that offers very well suited climatic and geological conditions for the growing of grapes for high quality wines. Gozo, as a smaller island, is more exposed to cool north-westerly and westerly winds thus having a temperate climate. The soil element in all Gozo wines manifests itself as a very slight bitterness in the aftertaste, which contributes to character and specificity. In general, a good Gozo wine should show character, robustness as well as balance.
Indeed it is the latter characteristic which can render Gozo wines unique. Moreover the Marsamena wines present an island effect characterised by traces of salt which is a bonus as far as flavour enhancement of the wine is concerned.
This is clearly evidenced by the recent excavations at Mgarr ix-Xini in Gozo with ancient wine presses dating back to around 1000 BC.
In 2007, Ta’ Mena Estate started to produce wine from grapes produced in their state of the art winery. They continually control the process from the vine to the bottle by practicing rigid green pruning and traditional methods in their vineyard and the best wine producing practices.
Contact
Website: www.tamena-gozo.com
Phone: 21564939
Email: joseph@tamena-gozo.com
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please ensure your comment is civil, even tough you can remain anonymous please be aware that your i.p. address is being recorded for security purposes