Delicata wines win two silver medals in France

Delicata wines win two silver medals in France

Posted by on Jul 8, 2020 in Acclaim, The Winemaker's Journal

Maltese wines winning trophies in France is like stealing fresh meat from the mouths of hungry lions. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration but the point is that two Maltese wines won a silver medal each in two separate wine competitions on the home turf of some of the best wine producers in the world. Delicata…

Award-winning Pinks

Award-winning Pinks

Posted by on Jun 19, 2015 in Acclaim, The Winemaker's Journal | No Comments

With the summer heat kicking in, many will be looking for a wine that can be drunk nice and cold. A soothing glass of red wine during the cooler months is hard to beat, but when the warmer weather kicks in, there is nothing quite like a refreshing chilled glass of white or rosé wine.…

Bronze for Medina Rose Grenache in France

Bronze for Medina Rose Grenache in France

Posted by on Apr 21, 2014 in Acclaim, The Winemaker's Journal | No Comments

Delicata’s 2013 vintage Medina Rosé Grenache has just been awarded a Bronze medal at the 38th Challenge International du Vin held recently in Bourg, on the outskirts of Bordeaux in France. This most prestigious of wine competitions is the largest international wine competition held in France and organised by the Concours des Vins which is…

Vinitaly awards Gran Cavalier Sauvignon Blanc

Vinitaly awards Gran Cavalier Sauvignon Blanc

Posted by on Apr 10, 2014 in Acclaim, The Winemaker's Journal | No Comments

The 2013 vintage Gran Cavalier Sauvignon Blanc D.O.K. Malta, produced under the watchful eye of the Delicata winery’s 4th generation family winemaker Matthew Delicata, has been awarded a special mention diploma at the 21st Vinitaly International Wine Competition held at Veronafiere. Quoting Giovanni Mantovani, CEO & Director General of Veronafiere: “the competition is an important marketing lever,…

Delicata’s free-run hit with Archer

Delicata’s free-run hit with Archer

Posted by on Aug 8, 2013 in Acclaim, The Winemaker's Journal | No Comments

English wine tutor and international wine challenge judge Graham Archer visited the Delicata premises earlier this week. His call coincided with the pressing of around 30000 kilos of Maltese Sauvignon Blanc grapes, all hand-picked and crushed on Tuesday 6 August 2013 at the Delicata winery. Mr. Archer was noticeably impressed with the transformation the Delicata…