Portrait of Marilena Barbera
i. Biography
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The discipline of winegrowing is explicit in Marilena Barbera’s own framing: at Cantine Barbera in Menfi, Sicily, Italy, she identifies the work without ornament — “My name is Marilena Barbera and I am a winegrower.” The same clarity runs through her account of the trade: “Making wine is my life choice.”
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Signature
Marilena's signature wines include Tivitti, LaBambina, LuCori, NoTrix, and Rivedibile.
In Their Words “I make my wines in Menfi and, between a racking and the next bottling, I continue to travel around the world, because I believe that wine is the best ambassador for the place it comes from.” “My name is Marilena Barbera and I am a winegrower.”
Recognition
The recognition attached to Marilena Barbera’s work sits in the way she speaks about place: “I make my wines in Menfi and, between a racking and the next bottling, I continue to travel around the world, because I believe that wine is the best ambassador for the place it comes from.”
FAQ
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What is Marilena Barbera's current role?
As of 2026, Marilena Barbera is Proprietor.
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