With the same tradition and passion shown since the 11th Century, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta continues its wine-making tradition, this time in their estates in Castello di Magione and in the hill slope vineyards of the Rocca Bernarda.

On 8 of September, a very important date in the history of the Order and that of Malta, over 30 workers started the process which will lead to the production of premium quality wines. This process is the continuation of an ancient vocation, which knows its beginning in 1567, just two years after the Great Siege of Malta.

In fact an inscription on the walls of the Rocca Bernarda saying “Vineis Avitis Rest Et Auctis” testifies that vines were already cultivated on the property at the time.

Earlier this month, Max Castagna, from Casa Vini, was invited to attend this special event and was given the privilege to be the first in the world to taste the freshly produced Sauvignon of the 2008 vendemmia at the Rocca Bernarda estates in Friuli.

The grapes grown in the vineyards provide a vast selection of wines. These grapes include the Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and the Tocai Friulano grapes.