malta
Four more: farm-to-table experiences
Ta’ Betta Wine Estates Perched on terraced hillsides, Ta’ Betta Wine Estates specializes in fine wines that reflect the country’ s unique terroir. There are around 15,000 vines planted on this 10-acre estate, including merlot, syrah and chardonnay, which thrive alongside fig, carob and olive trees. It’ s the ideal place to visit if you want an intimate wine-tasting experience. Ta’ Betta also offers exclusive picnics in the vineyards with local delicacies like cheeses and olives, and a bottle of their own artisanal wine. The estate is in a rural area known as Girgenti, which forms part of Siggiewi: an old village with an impressive Baroque church dedicated to St. Nicholas.
Ta’ Zeppi Farm Charles from Ta’ Xmun sources some of the cheese for the olive-oil tasting from Ta Zeppi Farm, also located in Siggiewi. This small, family-run business, headed up by Joseph Borg, is an agricultural project that focuses on sheep farming and artisan cheese-making, as well as making a fantastic extra virgin olive oil. They also specialize in the traditional gbejna( cheeselet made from sheep’ s milk) and fresh ricotta, and all their products have been certified as being produced using organic farming methods. If you find yourself in the area, you can just walk into the farm and meet the sheep before sampling some of the fantastic cheeses.
Tulliera Farm Deli This farm-to-fork destination endorses sustainable agriculture and Maltese farming traditions. What was once degraded land has been transformed into productive fields and pastures through careful restoration efforts. Located in Delimara, on the south coast of Malta, the farm is home to several native animals like goats, cows, sheep and hens. The team produces an array of fresh products including pastureraised eggs, raw honey, goat dairy and hand-harvested sea salt, all of which are sold at the on-site farm shop. There’ s a growing interest in slow food culture on the island; visit Tulliera if you want to get your hands on some authentic, homemade products.
Ta’ Cicivetta Farm This farm is in a charming, familyrun estate tucked in the countryside near the hilltop village of Rabat. The farmhouse itself dates to 1914. The owners restored it in 2019 and have preserved many of the original limestone features, including a working traditional water fountain. The property is surrounded by olive trees, citrus groves and terraced fields, offering a real sense of rural life as well as an immersive culinary experience. You can learn how to make classic Maltese snacks like pastizzi( savoury pastries stuffed with ricotta or mushy peas) and hobz biz zejt( crusty sandwiches with olive oil, tomatoes, tuna, capers, olives and cheeselets).
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