Wine lovers in Gozo will this weekend have the opportunity to explore regional wines, learning more about the integrity of DOK and IGT label wines that are cultivated throughout the Maltese islands.

Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Clint Camilleri has launched a Vintners’ Open Weekend, which includes one winery in Gozo.

He explained that there are currently twelve wine vintners of DOK and IGT wines in Malta and Gozo, which produce on average two million bottles a year, an established production – the four most popular varieties are Girgentina, Chardonnay, Gellewza and Merlot.

As per the EU framework, DOK (Denominazzjoni ta’ Origini Kontrollata) wines are given such a label upon satisfying rules governing quality, authenticity and geographic indication.

The Government said that locally there are both DOK Malta and DOK Gozo, as the top-most quality wines. The IGT (Indikazzjoni Geografica Tipika) Maltese Islands label is one which signifies wines that are still of great merit.

In Gozo, the participating winery in the event is the Ta’ Mena Experience, Triq L-Industrija, Xewkija Industrial Estate Gozo, which will be open this Saturday and Sunday, the 21st and 22nd of September – Walk-ins between 9am and 4pm – no appointment necessary/.

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