MARCASAR
Natural Maltese Wines
Mar Casar produces premium quality natural vegan and gluten free wines fermented using Methode QVEVRI. Grapes are grown under holistic permaculture, pesticide, herbicide and systemic chemicals free.
MarCasar produces premium quality natural vegan and gluten-free wines fermented using Methode QVEVRI. Grapes are grown under holistic permaculture, pesticide, herbicide and systemic chemicals free.
OUR STORY
OUR STORY
While suffering from a strong medical condition described as depression 18 years ago, Mark Cassar, the man behind the MARCASAR wines was given advice to walk by the sea to mitigate the effects of his trauma.
Shortly after realising the numerous benefits of these walks, Mark decided to buy fields by the sea and by what seemed like a miracle stopped all medication.
This was the beginning of his journey and passion in making wines sulphide free with no additions. ‘One thing lead to another, and now we’re here. Karma’ – Mark Cassar
The Process
Growing
No synthetic chemicals are used in the vineyards at MARCASAR and no herbicides/pesticides. A wide variety of indigenous medicinal plants and shrubs complement the terroir.
Storing
Temperature plays a key role not only when storing wine but also during fermentation. The primary benefit of using the qvevri is that the wine varies only a few degrees in winter and summer.
Bottling
Corks are 49mm of the best Sardinian material by Labrenta, individually checked against disease and IDcork coded. Process done under vacuum, no nitrogen addition. Not filtered, some deposit may occur.
Growing
No synthetic chemicals are used in the vineyards at MARCASAR and no herbicides/pesticides. A wide variety of indigenous medicinal plants and shrubs complement the terroir.
Storing
Temperature plays a key role not only when storing wine but also during fermentation. The primary benefit of using the qvevri is that the wine varies only a few degrees in winter and summer.
Bottling
Corks are 49mm of the best Sardinian material by Labrenta, individually checked against disease and IDcork coded. Process done under vacuum, no nitrogen addition. Not filtered, some deposit may occur.
Location
Location
In Wine culture, location is the key ingredient. MARCASAR Vineyards are the highest in Malta. 235 meters above sea level, 2 kilometers distant from Lapsi, Mediterranean sea. Terraced and south oriented with contours in the direction of prevailing winds, North / North East.
Chardonnay parcel clay based soil while Merlot/ Petit Verdot in limestone soil.
The fields are irrigated with harvested rain water. Holistic approach to bio dynamic/ permaculture were insects remain insects and not treated as pests.
Methode Qvevri
The Qvevris
Qvevris at MARCASAR are hand made by George Kopadze from Shroa, Imereti with the best caucasian clay containing large amounts of gold. silver , magnesiumother minerals. Wood fired kilns. Imported in 2015 and presently under 4th vintage.
Method
Electricity generation through solar panels, air cooling thermal conduction and wind driven turbines keeping a constant 15/18 degrees Celsius all year round. Long skin and pips contact. Indigenous yeast. Low sulfide addition. Clay containing substantial amounts of Gold and Silver.
Benefits
No fining additives are used, indigenous yeast no filtration, the wines shine and reflect light through a process known as ionic bonding with an underlying magnetic field.
The Qvevris
Qvevris at MARCASAR are hand made by George Kopadze from Shroa, Imereti with the best caucasian clay containing large amounts of gold. silver , magnesiumother minerals. Wood fired kilns. Imported in 2015 and presently under 4th vintage.
Method
Electricity generation through solar panels, air cooling thermal conduction and wind driven turbines keeping a constant 15/18 degrees Celsius all year round. Long skin and pips contact. Indigenous yeast. Low sulfide addition. Clay containing substantial amounts of Gold and Silver.
Benefits
No fining additives are used, indigenous yeast no filtration, the wines shine and reflect light through a process known as ionic bonding with an underlying magnetic field.
Resulting Qualities
Resulting Qualities
The temperature controlled Qvevris at Mar Casar allow the removal of unwanted particles in both the Amber and the reds through ionic bonding and the underlying field magnetism and create shining reflective clear wines.
Methode Qvevri makes use of Terracotta conical vases produced by Georges Kopadzde in Shroa, region of Imereti in Eastern Georgia (Caucasus).
Magnetised wines with a strong spiritual conductivity to be enjoyed with moderation among Friends.
Our Wine
Chardonnay
Style
Intense golden colour. Cherry dried apricot spices curry.
Origin
Three months Skin contact.
Nine months in Qvevri.
Two years controlled maturation in bottle.
Year 2016
Sold Out
Merlot
Petit verdot
Style
Sea salt. Supple tannins a nose of mature wine with a young spirit.
Origin
Three months Skin contact.
Nine months in Qvevri.
Two years controlled maturation in bottle.
Year 2016
Chardonnay
Style
Skin and seed contact fermentation.
Vegan, gluten free & no residual sugars.
Origin
Matured 22 months exclusively in Georgian Qvevri.
Bottled June 2019. Low sulphites. Not filtered.
Please always store these wines under 20 degrees Celsius.
Avoid temperature shocks.
Best served at 16 degrees Celsius.
Year 2017
Merlot
Petit verdot
Style
Skin and seed contact fermentation.
Vegan, gluten free & no residual sugars.
Origin
Matured 22 months exclusively in Georgian Qvevri.
Bottled June 2019. Low sulphites. Not filtered.
Please always store these wines under 20 degrees Celsius.
Avoid temperature shocks.
Best served at room temperature. Please allow to breath minimum 30 mins before drinking.
Do not preserve this natural wine under nitrogen.
Year 2017
SACRUM
CBD Natural Wine
Style
OUROBOROS
SACRUM
Extraction of Cannabinoid in Hemp Buds.
CHOCOLATE KUSH
Origin
Through Fermentation, Skin Contact with Merlot Grapes in Raw Clay Pots [QVEVRI]
No Added Sulphites
THC Content; 2.2ng/ml
CBD Content; 43.8ng/ml
CBDA Content; 12ng/ml
Year 2020
Now Available
Available from these Outlets
Mar Casar La Maison Du Vin Natuel Winery
Triq San Lawrenz ta' L-Gholja, Siġġiewi
Wembley Stores Valletta
305 Republic Street Valletta, VLT 1110
Naturali Mosta
Constitution St, Mosta
Farsons Direct
The Brewery, Triq L-Imdina, B'Kara
Spades Mriehel
Zone 3, Central Business District, 20 Triq L-Imprendituri, Mriehel CBD 2020
Capt.Caruana Zebbug
Triq L-Imdina, Ħaż-Żebbuġ
Chocolate Factory St Paul's Bay
179 Triq Sant' Antnin Street, St. Pauls Bay
Available Online By
FarsonsDirect.com
https://farsonsdirect.com/collections/wines/brand_mar-casar
captcaruana.com
https://www.captcaruana.com/brand/mar-casar/
Get in Touch
For wine tastings, tours, and orders, kindly get in touch with Mark Cassar.
Kindly Note, Wine Tastings are by Reservation Only
- Facebook.com/marcasarqvevri
- Triq San Lawrenz ta' L-Gholja, Siġġiewi
- Monday to Sunday from 11am till 3pm
