Isabella Guasconi

Ta'Betta embarked on a journey to realize a dream: that of making fine wines with personality and aging potential, which embody the terroir of a four-hectare estate. The terraced vineyards at Ta’ Betta are trellised along the north to south axis: in summer, the foliage and the shadow one trellis casts on the next, as the sun traverses east to west, allow one to protect the grapes from excessive direct sunshine. The boutique winery was built with weathered limestone blocks, blends an old-world charm with practical modern architectural touches.

Inspired by Isabella Guasconi, the young love-daughter of Grand Master de Valette, known for her exceptional beauty and whose murder at the hands of her jealous husband, was the cause of Jean Parisot de Valette’s own demise from a broken heart. Isabella Guasconi DOK Malta Superior Syrah Rosé 2020, uncharacteristically clad in a dark and mysterious bottle with crimson and black lace, projects the sophistication of a beautiful Mediterranean signora.

Its nose suggests ethereal earl grey and rose petal notes followed by a persistent candy drive with a dash of mixed spice. The wine’s dry palate confirms its aromatic nose resting on top of a zippy freshness, fleshy weight and lingering notes of juicy watermelon with hints of pomegranate and strawberry jam and a splash of Turkish delight.