Ta Mena Estate — Local services in Xaghra

This may be the most hidden of Gozo’s many gems. An incomparable experience of authentic Gozitan wine, food, history, and culture was had here. My wife and I were offered immeasurable hospitality and generosity as we were treated to Ħobż biż-żejt (bread with sweet tomato paste and olive oil), a wide variety of locally-produced red and white wine, Gozitan cheese, and gluten free sweets (my wife is celiac). As lovers of wine, we can say that this multi-generational family of grape-growers and wine-makers is producing some of the finest wine at the best prices on Gozo. Of equal quality is their homemade tomato pastes, jellies and jams, and sweet treats. Do not pass by their unassuming store front—there is...

Great friendly owner. Don't be put off by the apparently hole in the wall or grandma's shop look. It is the estate and they do promote and sell local produce at very very reasonable prices with quality. The wines and liquors they make are top of the shelf products with top notch quality for half the price you'll pay. Never expected this so a really total surprise. They do also have tours around the estate but you need to call ahead to reserve and check the timings. A must visit when you're...

We called to enquire about the wine tour and we're told to come the following day at 1pm to join a larger group as we were only two people. We showed up and were told they didn't know of any tour and basically shouted at us for showing up only two of us, thinking we would get a tour for two. We told them that we had been asked to join the larger group and the lady said she didn't know when it would start and stormed off... We got out of there before they could shout...