Malvirà is one of the key producers responsible for putting Roero on the map. While Barolo and Barbaresco have long dominated Piedmont’s fine wine scene, Malvirà saw the potential in Roero’s high-altitude vineyards and limestone-rich soils, crafting structured, mineral-driven wines—especially from the native Arneis grape.
Roero’s soils are primarily sandy with pockets of limestone, which help create wines that are fresher and more approachable than their Barolo counterparts. Malvirà’s vineyards sit at higher elevations, benefiting from excellent drainage and temperature swings that enhance complexity.
The flagship wine here is Arneis, a grape once nearly extinct but now recognized as Roero’s defining white variety. Their Nebbiolo-based Roero DOCG wines offer a more lifted, fragrant take on the grape compared to Barolo and Barbaresco.