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2:30 PM → 6:30 PM
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The story of Malabaila begins in Canale from the meeting of two families and a bond shaped over time, among vineyards and shared daily life.
Everything originates at the Castle of Canale, where a fraternal friendship was born, destined to evolve into a project that has grown generation after generation, keeping in the name Malabaila a reference to the original plot of land where it all began.
Today Lucrezia Carrega Malabaila, together with Valerio Alfredo Falletti and their respective families, carry this journey forward with a contemporary perspective.
Since 2022, this story has been enriched with a new language. The world of art has become part of Malabaila wines through the watercolours created by Lucrezia, featured on the back labels: images that interpret the soul of each wine, capturing its characteristics, inspirations, and the stories connected to the vineyards.
Within the pages of this register lies a memory shaped by gestures, seasons, and work. A story written by hand, spanning time and continuing to live on today, harvest after harvest
A sign that marks the beginning of a journey. Here the encounter with Malabaila begins, where landscape, history, and wines come together to tell the story of Roero through a contemporary lens
Hand-carved into the rock, this cave is one of the most evocative spaces of the winery. Here, the wine rests in silence. During the visit, guests can walk through it and experience an authentic piece of history up close
A story that
begins in 1362
in Canale
An ancient family of bankers and merchants moved to the hills of Roero, where they purchased the castle of Canale and began producing wine.
The Malabaila, a noble family from the city of Asti, have been present in the Canale territory since 1200. The family's earliest ties to Roero wines are found in numerous ancient documents preserved in the family archive. Dating back to 1362 is the document in which a vineyard suitable for wine production is mentioned for the first time.
Nine handwritten letters, starting from 1598, from the Dukes of Savoy and the Prince of Piedmont, request Count Malabaila's wines for use at court on the occasion of grand celebrations and for the weddings of their children.
Luigi Gerolamo Malabaila, Italian ambassador to the Austrian court, exported his wines to major European capitals in 1700.
Today Lucrezia Carrega Malabaila, a direct descendant, and Valerio Alfredo Falletti carry forward that visionary project tied to the expression of the land and quality, in a collaboration that unites experience and new sensibilities. A story that continues to grow generation after generation, renewing itself and finding new ways to tell the beauty of Roero.
Since 2022, rebranding with the world of art becoming an integral part of our products. The images on the back labels are drawn and painted in watercolours by Lucrezia.
The drawings aim to visually represent the soul of each of our wines (they reference the main characteristics of the wine or grape variety, the history of the variety, or legends connected to the vineyard).
The Wines
The wines produced by Malabaila aim to be the full expression of the territory.
Every Malabaila wine begins with a clear choice: the vineyard. There are no shortcuts, only soil, exposure, and daily work, done largely by hand.
In the vineyard, we follow the natural rhythm of the vine, without forcing it, accompanying each phase with care and continuity.
In the cellar, the same approach: measured interventions, respect for timing, faithfulness to a way of producing that remains deeply rooted in tradition.
Every step is designed to preserve the identity of the grape, without superstructures, letting the wine find its own form.
One vineyard, one wine. Each label is the translation of a precise place, without compromise. Around it, the landscape remains an integral part of this balance: ancient woods, more extensive than the vineyards themselves, safeguard biodiversity and define a context that is not adapted to production, but respected.
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He leads the production, working alongside Lucrezia in the decisions that shape the winery’s identity
Wine begins here: from the soil, even before the vine. The sandy soils of Roero, preserved and respected, define identity and character. In every bottle, a direct connection to the material from which everything begins
A direct descendant of the historic family, she now leads the Malabaila winery together with Alfredo
Experiences
Stories, people, and wine: a place to explore, a tale to experience
The winery visit is a simple and authentic journey, designed to enter the Malabaila world without filters.
You walk through the production spaces, discover the steps that shape the wine, and arrive where time truly slows down, among caves, barrels, glasses, and bottles.
Welcoming visitors are the people who live the winery daily. A direct, informal encounter that allows you to enter the production philosophy, the choices and details that make the difference, sharing the wine in the context where it is born.
Each experience can be tailored based on interests and available time. The tour concludes with a tasting, paired with artisanal products, in a moment that is not just sampling, but a continuation of the story.
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Through her watercolours, Lucrezia translates wine into form and colour. A gesture that has become part of Malabaila’s identity, giving visual expression to what each label conveys: territory, character, and impressions rooted in the vineyard
A wine that does not seek effects. It begins in the vineyard, follows its own rhythm, and reaches the glass without compromise. A clear identity, rooted in the land and in the time needed to truly express itself
Vineyards and woodlands alternate in a landscape still untouched, crossed by paths and trails that invite exploration. Malabaila is also a starting point for those who love to walk, get lost in nature, and rediscover the land step by step
Prices & Services
Visit the Malabaila winery to immerse yourself in the ancient winemaking history of Roero
Profiles of Sand and A Look to the Past
Profiles of Sand
Fresh and dynamic expressions of the Roero's sandy soils: full tour with a tasting of 3 wines
€20.00 per person
A Look to the Past
A short journey from the exuberance of youth to full maturity: full tour with a tasting of 3 wines + 1 premium vintage wine
€25.00 per person
Paired with a selection of artisanal baked goods.
With an additional €4.00 per person, a platter of cured meats and cheeses.
Perlage of Roero and Vintage Nuances
Perlage of Roero
All the facets of an extraordinary territory: full tour with a tasting of 3 wines + Traditional Method sparkling wine + Premium vintage wine
€29.00 per person
Vintage Nuances
A tribute to the versatility and longevity of Nebbiolo: Traditional Method (Nebbiolo base), Roero DOCG "Bric Volta", 2 Roero DOCG Riserva "Castelletto" from older vintages
€50.00 per person
Paired with a selection of artisanal baked goods.
With an additional €4.00 per person, a platter of cured meats and cheeses.
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Malabaila
Wine Producer in Canale
Malabaila
Wine Producer in Canale
Business Hours
2:30 PM → 6:30 PM