Tal-Massar Winery
Tal-Massar Winery
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5:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
Closed
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Tal-Massar Winery is a cherished family-owned boutique winery nestled in the historic village of Għarb, Gozo. Our story began in 1934, when gozitan immigrant Carmelo Hili returned from America and first founded the winery. Nowadays, third-generation vintner Anthony Hili and his wife Marisa, continue preserving the winery's legacy into the 21st century. Our vines are planted in terraced lime calcareous soil which limits their productivity, but ensures the best quality grapes. In fact, we only produce twenty thousand bottles of wine from a single harvest. Every year, we produce a range of IĠT and DOK Gozo wine from grape varieties such as the indigenous Maltese Girgentina, Vermentino, Nero d'Avola, Syrah, and Merlot.
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Greta-Ann G
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Feb 2025 • Couples
The place may not have a lot of vines to show but this totally is replaced with a great countryside and sea views all around and a tranquil and quiet atmosphere.
The owners take good care of the property and are very proud of their product, which they should be because both were amazing and delicious. Apart from the 4 different wines to be tasted (white, red, rose and port), and let me tell you he leaves a bottle of each between 4-5 persons, they also a prepare a fresh and tasty platter with salami, ham and different types of cheeses that pair well with the wines being offered.
The wine tasting session starts at the winery with the owner explaining a brief history of the land and family and then during the wine tasting the owner gives an insightful description of the wine and its colour, the taste and how it is produced and with what grapes and with which food to be paired. They are very welcoming, they show the love for hosting and are very patient even with little children interrupting them (which we were very grateful for)
A truly remarkable and well worth price for the service provided. I will visit again and will surely recommend. Thank you
The owners take good care of the property and are very proud of their product, which they should be because both were amazing and delicious. Apart from the 4 different wines to be tasted (white, red, rose and port), and let me tell you he leaves a bottle of each between 4-5 persons, they also a prepare a fresh and tasty platter with salami, ham and different types of cheeses that pair well with the wines being offered.
The wine tasting session starts at the winery with the owner explaining a brief history of the land and family and then during the wine tasting the owner gives an insightful description of the wine and its colour, the taste and how it is produced and with what grapes and with which food to be paired. They are very welcoming, they show the love for hosting and are very patient even with little children interrupting them (which we were very grateful for)
A truly remarkable and well worth price for the service provided. I will visit again and will surely recommend. Thank you
Written February 16, 2025
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Charlotte S
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Aug 2024 • Family
Anthony, supported by his wife and daughter, were incredibly hospitable and generous in the experience they provided. It included a tour and history lesson of the winery, followed by a wine tasting with generous food accompaniments. The timing of the event was perfect for a late lunch/pre dinner kick off and provided impeccable views of the surrounding neighbourhood. Anthony’s knowledge and warmth was incomparable, this experience is definitely a must do on any trip to Gozo!!! Could not recommend a trip here more, the wines were also of incredible quality!
Written August 29, 2024
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Brona O
8 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Excellent experience. Anthony, his wife and children were wonderful hosts. Learnt a lot about wine making. The tasting experience accompanied by some beautiful meats and cheeses was exceptional. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to understand the Maltese agricultural experience or to have a very nice glass of wine.
Written October 13, 2024
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Katja F
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Sep 2024 • Friends
This was my third winetasting at Tal Massar Winery in Gharb on Gozo. I've been in 2018 and 2022 before. I love following their progress in winemaking. This winetasting was just as good as the previous ones. In winter, they have it indoors and, in summer, outdoors in a lovely setting overlooking the valley. I love that Anthony tells the story about his vineyard with the same passion as he did the first time I heard him. The climate has changed during the years, so he has adapted his vineyard by growing indigenous vines better suited to the hot and dry climate. Still, he produces excellent and award winning wines. Tasting as good as ever. Personally, I fell madly in love with their new port "Livia" that tastes like a warm sunset feels, sitting on a porch in the autumn. I also really like their new labels with quotes. I will definitely return every time we have new friends over on Gozo because this winetasting is an experience not to be missed. Of all the things we did on Gozo during this trip, this was what my friends appreciated the most. Thank you, Anthony!
Written September 22, 2024
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Europe_kb
Malta74 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed an excellent and enjoyable wine tasting evening with Anthony, the owner of the vineyard as the host. After a brief introduction to the history of the vineyard and the wines that it produces, we tasted three wines and one fortified dessert wine with accompanying food. There were generous servings and all over a two hour period, with no rush to leave. We actually had to enquire about purchasing some wine, unlike a lot of other vineyards where the evening finishes with a “hard sell". Definitely to be recommended.
Written August 26, 2023
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Jurgita M
Vilnius, Lithuania7 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
The tour was amazing. We loved the wine and the information about it. We tasted 5 amazing wines and also are some food pairings.
It was a windy day so the tasting was inside - so it's a great thing to do even if the wheater is not the best.
We had a little trouble finding the enterance to the winery and went around it but there was so many helpful people who helped us out.
It was a windy day so the tasting was inside - so it's a great thing to do even if the wheater is not the best.
We had a little trouble finding the enterance to the winery and went around it but there was so many helpful people who helped us out.
Written April 5, 2022
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travelbug_england
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates135 contributions
Jul 2021
We visited for the wine tasting yesterday and enjoyed the experience. The introduction to the vineyards was very informative as was the explanation of the different wines. Anthony was very willing and able to answer any questions regarding the wines and the process. He explained well which wines matched the food provided as snacks to pair with the wines. We were a group of 3 and we had a bottle of each of the wines to share between us for the tasting except for the last sweeter red wine. The view was great and there was a lovely breeze in the evening sunshine. I enjoyed all the wines including the red wine which I do not usually drink or like. This red wine, however, was very drinkable and enjoyable.
Written July 14, 2021
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GourmetKew
Kew, UK12 contributions
Jun 2022
We went with friends and joined a small group on a sunny Tuesday evening for the tasting. I have been to many wine tastings before, but I learnt more from this visit than I had from all the others. Anthony is incredibly knowledgeable about his vines and also very entertaining. The food that was paired with the wine was generous and beautifully presented, but do wait to be told which cheese to eat with which wine. We all enjoyed the visit and will buy the wines when we can. Some people are unwilling to drink the local wines but they probably tried the wrong ones. One of the food highlights is the sundried tomato. Yummy
Written June 8, 2022
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Worldtraveller76
Cotswolds, UK20 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
This was an informative and highly enjoyable evening. A great selection of wines as well and a great platter of food, which were selected for pairing with each wine. Be warned this is not a simple tasting you get a full carafe of wine between a couple for each tasting, so well worth every penny and we bought 2 bottles to take home with us (excuse cling film over food platters in the photos as this was just to keep flies away)
Written September 4, 2022
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Steve P
11 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Anthony and family provided my daughters and I with a wonderful evening of wine tasting. Not only did we get to taste 5 exceptional wines ( which included 3 full bottles) but were served with accompaniments which were perfect with the choice of wine we were on. After a brief tour of the vineyard which explained what grapes are used, how they are grown and how the climate affects growth and productivity.
We then turned to the tasting which was great, Anthony’s passion and love for the wine he produces really brings everything together nicely.
I left with having gained so much knowledge and understanding about his product and wine growing in general that I would highly recommend anyone else should try this experience.
We then turned to the tasting which was great, Anthony’s passion and love for the wine he produces really brings everything together nicely.
I left with having gained so much knowledge and understanding about his product and wine growing in general that I would highly recommend anyone else should try this experience.
Written July 9, 2022
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Hello,
What days and time do you do tours in September 2019?
Thank you!
Written August 6, 2019
I think it is twice a week - we did ours on a Saturday evening and it was fabulous!
Written August 7, 2019
We will stay at Grand Hotel Gozo from 10.4 to 17.4. Do you have taste session that week? If so how do we make a reservation? How to get there? (We do not have a car)
Written January 10, 2019
Anthony H
Xaghra, Malta
can you kindly send me an email on info@massarwinery so that i can send you all the details. Thank you and hope to hear from you soon
Written January 11, 2019
When do you organise wine tours. We will be 3 in gozo next 14 to 16 dec
Written December 8, 2018
Not sure sorry , we were there in the summer and they did two per week , think Tuesdays and Saturdays , think they have Facebook page or website where you can contact them , have a great time when you are in malta
Written December 9, 2018
Ayoub F
Saint-Malo, France
Hello
We are in Gozo now. Are you still doing tours?
Thx
Ayoub
Written October 17, 2018
We are in Gozo now. Have we to make an reservation? We would like to come on tuesday. Is that possible?
What is the price?
Written October 21, 2017
Anthony H
Xaghra, Malta
Dear Traveller,
Unfortunately we are currently closed due to winery operations. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Written October 22, 2017
Hi,
My husband and I are on our honeymoon in Gozo until Wednesday. We were hoping to squeeze in a booking tomorrow or Wednesday morning; is there any possibility this could happen?
Kindly,
Marnee
Written August 22, 2016
I went on Tuesday so it could be that you make it for today. Why don't you call them on 99288730 or 99863529
Written August 23, 2016
We are coming on the 16th Sept for 2 weeks will you still be doing tours
And is it 25euros per head
Thanks
Written January 26, 2016
Anthony H
Xaghra, Malta
Dear Gary,
Apologies for the late reply.
Yes in September we are still doing tours but you have to book in advance.
You can send us an email and we will provide you with all the information.
Best regards
Anthony
Written February 15, 2016
Hi.
On what days and at what times can we have a tour with you? Do we have to book in advance or can we just show up at your establishment?
Written September 18, 2015
Anthony H
Xaghra, Malta
Hi Ioana,
Many thanks for your interest!
Kindly note that you have to book by sending us an email as provided on our website so that we can provide you all the details.
We look forward to meeting you!
Written September 19, 2015
Julie B
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Is there a reduction in price for children? We are a family of 4. Thanks Julie
Written April 27, 2015
Anthony H
Xaghra, Malta
Hi Julie,
Many thanks for your interest.
Kindly note that children and persons under 17yrs of age enter for FREE.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Written April 28, 2015
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