Marco Barba began his wine journey through animal husbandry and biodynamic learnings in the northern reaches of the great winemaking region of Jura, France. He was called back to his hometown in Italy by Giovanni Menti, a friend and a pioneer in biodynamic wine, to tend to very old vineyards left behind by widows from the war.

The 'Barbaboyz', Marco and his two close friends, have taken it upon themselves to lovingly care for the health of the vines without chemicals, mechanized handling, or forced irrigation, and in true biodynamic fashion to care for the symbiotic plants and animals. Their philosophy is that when nature is loved, truly and not fattened for slaughter, then nature will provide fruit with character and authenticity that people have earned the privilege of enjoying.

Caring for the bees in neighboring vineyards, Marco has said something that we think speaks of his philosophy and passion:

'I do not care if there will be honey left for me, my family, or my friends; The most important thing is that the bees are okay and they have enough nourishment to take on the winter, and then if some honey is left over, we will have the privilege of enjoying it.'