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Gellewza

Ġellewża

Native Maltese red grape making light rustic reds and rosés.

Malta Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

An indigenous island variety long grown on terraced plots and revived by Maltese estates from the 1990s.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gellewza?

Gellewza is a wine & spirit from Malta: native Maltese red grape making light rustic reds and rosés. An indigenous island variety long grown on terraced plots and revived by Maltese estates from the 1990s.

Made with

grapes

Cooked

brewed

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