• My name is Marilena Barbera
    and I am a winegrower.
    I live and craft my wines in Menfi, Sicily.

NINARÈ

NINARÈ

PET-NAT ROSATO

Ninarè is my mother’s Nina nick name, the way my family called her since she was a little girl. It’s my way of honoring her, the love that she always had for Tenuta Belicello, and her continued support and encouragement.

It is an irreverent, unpredictable and very fun pét‐nat that brings the sparkling wine back to where it belongs: right in the middle of the dining table.

It is authentic, easy to drink and to pair with food.
Disgorge before pouring for a cleaner, sharper taste.

FUORIZONA

FUORIZONA

FRAPPATO MENFI DOC

The origins of Frappato are in the south-eastern part of Sicily, but this grape has adapted perfectly to Tenuta Belicello. Menfi and Vittoria have a lot in common: both facing South and therefore Africa, both rich in salinity and kissed by the sea wind, with sandy-calcareous soils lying on warm clays.

While creating FuoriZona, I remembered the words of Liliana Segre, an Auschwitz survivor, about the girl who drew a butterfly flying over the barbed wires during her deportation. I would love the butterfly on my label to be witness of her message: to always choose peace, solidarity and compassion for every human being who shares our same Planet.

My story

My story

Three generations of winegrowers at Tenuta Belicello: a century-long legacy of love and respect
Wine book

Wine book

Always up-to-date with all available wines and vintages: ready for browsing, or for immediate download

Photo album

Photo album

Snapshots of wine and vines, earth and sky, available for download in HR - please cite the source

Video gallery

Video gallery

My YouTube channel sharing life at the estate, harvest stories, special events and wine tastings

NEWS FROM THE BLOG

Between a road map and a winery notebook, a personal digital moleskine with notes on winemaking, tastings and events, people I meet, places I see: my everyday life in the wine world.

  • Menfi DOC: Wine and Terroir

    Menfi DOC: Wine and Terroir

    The DOC Menfi Appellation: from history to landscapes, and from climate to grape varieties, everything you need to know about one of the most interesting wine regions of Sicily.

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  • Zibibbo, a story of Sicilian identity

    Zibibbo, a story of Sicilian identity

    Zibibbo is one of the rarest grapes in the word with a triple attitude: it is a wine grape, a table grape and a raisin grape. Learn about its long history that dates back 5.000 years.

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  • What wine producers can do for climate change

    What wine producers can do for climate change

    Electricity is a significant expenditure items in a winery’s budget, and it has a great environmental impact. My energy-related choices make my winery 100% sustainable.

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  • Wild yeast and the miracle of life

    Wild yeast and the miracle of life

    Wild yeast and spontaneous fermentations, key points of the natural wine movement, are linked to Mediterranean traditions that remain a source of inspiration for winegrowers all over the world.

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