Malerba

Malerba is a winery founded in 2018 by agronomist Marco Valentini and oenologist Filippo Artini, born from a shared desire to move away from standardized, constructed wine. Their approach is based on removal rather than addition—allowing grapes to express themselves without manipulation, correction, or imposed style.

Minimalism is central to Malerba’s philosophy. Removing the unnecessary is not absence, but a conscious act that reveals truth. As in nature, balance emerges when processes are not forced. Malerba’s wines are the result of observation, patience, and restraint.

Philosophy:
Malerba practices winemaking by subtraction. No additives, corrections, or stylistic manipulation. The goal is to allow the grape and vineyard to express themselves without imposed direction.

Vineyards:
Estate-grown vines aged 30–60 years. Managed as living ecosystems. Low-input viticulture using only minimal copper and sulfur with natural co-adjuvants. No purchased grapes or wine.

Winemaking:
Spontaneous fermentations with extended skin maceration. No additives or preservatives. Separation from skins occurs only at full completion of grape transformation.

Production:
Small-scale, artisanal vinification in 20–30 hl tanks. Annual production: approx. 3,000–11,000 numbered bottles.

Sustainability:
Willow ties instead of plastic. Lightweight bottles. Recycled paper labels. No capsules on red wines.

Style:
Uncompromising wines focused on purity, balance, and authenticity.