The Malta wine map shows all wine growing areas of Malta. This wine regions map of Malta will allow you to easily localize all appellations and main grape varieties in Malta in Southern Europe. The Malta vineyards map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The first commercial wineries were established on the island in the beginning of the 20th Century, with the first international varieties planted in the 1970s. On Malta sister island Gozo, which lies 6km (3.7 miles) to the northeast, ancient relics of grape presses have been discovered dating back to 500BC. Today, there is a handful of producers in Gozo and approximately 800 hectares (1976 acres) of vineyards in Malta as you can see in Malta wine map. Malta key wine markets are domestic rather than international, so finding a Maltese wine anywhere other than Malta itself can be something of a challenge The majority of Malta wine is created by a handful of producers, predominantly owned by French and Italian wine companies. In addition to the producers own cellars, there are many places in Malta where you can sample local wine. The island has a number of wine bars that are definitely worth frequenting, such as Trabuxu in Valletta, an ideal spot for learning about Malta different wines. Many restaurants also support local producers, featuring a wide selection of home-grown options on their wine lists. Sommelier Nico Caruana, for example, does precisely that at De Mondion.

Malta island small modern-day wine production focuses mainly on red wines made from Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Red varieties are more concentrated in the island's south where the soil types are predominately clay-based. The whites rely increasingly on the ever-popular Chardonnay and the island key native wine grape, Girgentina as its shown in Malta wine map. Cassar de Malta is the traditional sparkling wine of the island, produced via the méthode traditionnelle often with the native Gellewza variety. Maltese legislation implemented a Protected Designation of Origin in 2007. The are three appellations; DOK Malta for wine produced from the mainland, DOK Gozo for the neighbouring island and the broader IGT Maltese Islands of which combines both Malta and Gozo.

With 800 hectares of vineyards at the very most and wines rarely exported outside the archipelago, its production is a source of intrigue. A trip to these islands is an opportunity to discover a dynamic wine industry, which is growing while reconnecting with its long history. With 800 hectares of vineyards at the very most and wines rarely exported outside the archipelago, its production is a source of intrigue. A trip to these islands is an opportunity to discover a dynamic wine industry, which is growing while reconnecting with its long history. Ta' Betta lies to the west of Valletta and south of Mdina, its vines growing in terraces on elevated land, where the temperature is slightly milder than on the coast. The rows are organised along a north-south axis to protect the grapes from the sun and to harness the sea winds. Located near Dingli and its cliffs, Markus Divinus as its mentioned in Malta wine map, stands out for its original production, where the enthusiasm of its young owner, Mark Borg, has free rein. There are many experiments here, such as the vinification of the Zafrana cuvée, which attempts the marriage between sauvignon blanc and girgentina – and succeeds