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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

MARCASAR-2017-Chardonney-Amber-Natural-Wine

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

MARCASAR-2017-Merlot-Petit-Verdot-Natural-Wine

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

Physical Transformation and Spiritual Transcendence.

SACRUM

A Divine Nectar.
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

Farsons Direct

https://farsonsdirect.com/collections/wines/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 

Wine is best paired with friends

-Mark Cassar