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As a working winery set among its own vineyards, MonteKristo offers visitors a rare chance in Malta to see the entire wine-making process and experience the wine-maker’s year, including annual events such as the grape harvest in late summer.

Once the winery is fully open to visitors, our wine tours and tastings will make an ideal excursion for small groups or to include as part of a corporate, conference or incentive package. A typical visit would include a short introductory film, guided tour of the winery and vaults, and an opportunity to taste and purchase MonteKristo wines at our wine shop.

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MonteKristo Wines build on the heritage of indigenous Maltese wine-making which dates back to the time of Roman settlement on the Islands and was revived by the Knights of St John. MonteKristo Vineyards is already making its mark by producing a range of quality wines, including Magnus - a premium, limited- edition vintage from locally- grown and -sourced grapes. With a name Inspired by the great Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne (Charles V), Magnus defines the quality of wines produced mainly from indigenous Maltese grape varieties. By managing its own vineyards - totally some 200,000m² located both in the south-west of Malta and on Malta’s sister Island Gozo - Through tight quality control and state-of-the-art production, MonteKristo is able to push the boundaries in terms of the quality of Maltese wine production.
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Since the creation of a good wine is as much about people as the process, we have engaged international experts – a leading, visiting oenologist, and a full-time, Italian oenologist and cellar master based at MonteKristo. Both have extensive under- standing of how international grape varieties perform in Malta, and are instrumental in creating a distinct range of local wines which define the MonteKristo label.

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MonteKristo currently produces wines from the Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes as well as blends including indigenous varieties.

The MonteKristo winery and vaults will be offering a range of cultural and agri- and gastro-tourism tours. Set among its own vineyards, the winery provides an insight into local wine production as well as opportunities for wine tasting and purchasing on site. The vaults, housing the oak barriques of MonteKristo’s premium wines, create the perfect venue for the hosting of a variety of events and functions, both small and large scale. Located in the heart of the Maltese countryside, MonteKristo Estates boasts of purpose-built underground wine vaults, extensive local vineyards across the Islands including some 42,000m² surrounding the Chateau - a landmark building which sets the scene for the MonteKristo brand.

MonteKristo is a unique recreational, cultural and entertainment destination centred on an established wine estate in the heart of the Maltese countryside. This exciting project draws on elements of agri-tourism and the Islands’ cultural heritage to present a range of leisure and entertainment options to groups, families and individuals.