The story
Hidden in the Dingli countryside along Sqaq Ta' Żagħfrana, Marcus Divinus Winery is a tiny, passionate operation turning out just 5,000 bottles a year. Celebrity chef Bruno Barbieri praised its wines as “long, elegant, and truly reflect the Maltese terroir,” giving a firm thumbs‑up to both the estate’s Syrah 2017 and its accompaniment, the traditional **Gellewża** cheese.
With an intimate, traditional Mediterranean feel, this local spot earns a near‑perfect 4.9 rating. Barbieri’s visit captured the essence: a winery dedicated to crafting wines that speak directly of the island’s character—no shortcuts, just honest, elegant bottlings worth seeking out.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise the Gellewża as the standout dish, with Bruno Barbieri calling it exceptional. The overall vibe is one of refined, rustic elegance, where simple ingredients are elevated to art.
“This is a local Maltese grape variety, Gellewża, used for table wine. To strengthen it, they add Sauvignon Blanc and a bit of Chardonnay. I noticed Maltese wines are very long — you drink and it never finishes, even after two sips I still have it in my mouth. That's rare to find around the world.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Marcus Divinus Winery. Most active: Bruno Barbieri Chef
A small, passionate winery producing only 5,000 bottles a year — the wines are long, elegant, and truly reflect the Maltese terroir.
Dishes mentioned
Gellewża
This is a local Maltese grape variety, Gellewża, used for table wine. To strengthen it, they add Sauvignon Blanc and a bit of Chardonnay. I noticed Maltese wines are very long — you drink and it never finishes, even after two sips I still have it in my mouth. That's rare to find around the world.
Syrah 2017
This is a 100% Syrah from 2017, aged 20-24 months in French oak barrels. The soil here is red earth with lots of iron, clay, and limestone — it gives the wine a unique character.
