Customised Winter Pruning

Posted by on Feb 12, 2026 in The Winemaker's Journal, Viticulture

Winter pruning is now underway across Malta, carried out while the vines are fully dormant. It is one of the most decisive moments of the year, shaping both yield and quality long before the first buds appear. A few days ago, walking vineyards with growers and observing winter work up close, I was reminded how […]

Eskwiżit is Malta’s new quality sparkling wine

Posted by on Nov 19, 2025 in Events, Gourmet, The Winemaker's Journal

Wine lovers have three new quality wines of Malta to pop – and quite literally too – as Malta’s most-awarded Delicata winery launches its first full sparkling wine brand, Eskwiżit. The debut of Eskwiżit presents three distinct Malta-grown varietal wines, all crafted in extremely limited quantities using the Méthode Charmat, offering a sparkling expression of […]

Porklicious Degustation Experience at Marriott Malta Returns

Posted by on Oct 23, 2025 in Events, Gourmet, The Winemaker's Journal

  “Come indulge in a culinary journey of ten inventive dishes that highlight Maltese pork’s versatility when combined with other ingredients and flavours from around the world. Each dish is paired with the finest of Malta’s Delicata wines.” The Delicata Winery is returning with another  ‘Swirl & Spoon Soiree’ on the evening of 28 November […]

Delicata Gran Cavalier Merlot strikes Gold and wins Press Prize in Italy

Posted by on Oct 21, 2025 in Awards, Releases, The Winemaker's Journal

Delicata Winery, Malta’s most award-winning winemaker, just bagged not one, but two major wine awards – and it’s all about Merlot. Delicata Winery is proud to announce that it has secured one Gold Medal and the prestigious Press Prize for its Gran Cavalier Merlot Riżerva D.O.K. Malta Superior of the 2023 vintage in the 2025 […]

Delicata launches ŻIFFA wine collection

Posted by on Aug 25, 2025 in Events, The Winemaker's Journal

Malta’s leading Delicata winery proudly announces the release of  ŻIFFA, a new proprietary brand of four winery-bottled wines inspired by open skies, distant coastlines and the gentle rhythm of unhurried living. ŻIFFA comprises two single varietal white wines, namely a Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant taste of lemon and lime and a Chenin Blanc with […]