Malvirà works primarily in Roero, just across the river from the more famous Barbaresco and Barolo DOCs. Roero is distinct for its sandy soils, making the wines a little fruitier and more accessible, but also... Read More

Malvirà works primarily in Roero, just across the river from the more famous Barbaresco and Barolo DOCs. Roero is distinct for its sandy soils, making the wines a little fruitier and more accessible, but also less serious and ageworthy. But certain sites within Roero have soils with high concentrations of limestone, and the wines from these sites behave a lot like Barbaresco.