Welcome to Wines Curated – About us
The idea for Wines Curated was born in Italy, when our founder and her French husband realized how many exceptional small-scale wine producers were underrepresented in international markets, especially in the U.S. Inspired by the belief that great wine shouldn’t be defined by big labels alone, Wines Curated sets out to spotlight the people, places and processes that truly define quality and authenticity in winemaking.
Our mission
At Wines Curated we believe that great wine isn’t about marketing—it’s about craftsmanship, heritage and discovery. That’s why we prioritize small, family run producers and vineyards that deserve the spotlight but often fly under the radar.
Through thoughtful reviews, educational guides, and curated content, we help readers not only explore and understand wine, but also discover where to buy it. From accessible weeknight staples to premium vintages, we highlight trusted online wine shops, boutique merchants and wine experiences worth your time and money.
Whether you’re looking for tasting advice, pairing inspiration, or the best retailers to order from, we’re here to guide you, bottle by bottle, with heart and precision.
What we do
Wines Curated helps wine consumers find quality bottles and supports wine businesses with targeted exposure through content and affiliate marketing.
For wine lovers
At Wines Curated, we do more than recommend great wines, we curate experiences, bottle by bottle.
- Offer value for money
Our featured bottles consistently overdeliver on quality, from affordable weeknight picks to age-worthy collector pieces. - Celebrate small producers
We shine a light on independent winemakers who pour heart, history, and heritage into every vintage, often working under the radar of major retailers. - Educate & inspire
Whether you’re just beginning your wine journey or refining a seasoned palate, our pairing guides, tasting notes and regional deep dives are designed to grow your confidence and curiosity. - Recommend with intention
We don’t chase trends. Our wine selections are guided by aroma, structure, finish, and consistency across vintages, not marketing. - Coming soon: Meet the Winemaker
A new section where we’ll bring you face to face with the artisans behind the bottles, sharing their stories, craftsmanship, and insider tips on what to drink next.
Partner with us to reach a highly engaged audience of wine enthusiasts and grow your brand with content that converts.
Meet the team
Wines Curated is powered by a small but mighty crew of passionate professionals, each bringing their own flavor to the table. From SEO and storytelling to tech and tasting, we blend diverse skills with one shared goal: to help you discover wines worth remembering.
Whether it’s Malvina’s deep-rooted love for small producers, Francesca’s sharp SEO insights, Jacopo’s clean code, Veronica’s detail driven flair, or Valentina’s narrative touch, our team works together to celebrate wine in all its depth, story and soul.
Malvina Demaj – Founder
Malvina’s mission is to spotlight family run wineries and exceptional vineyards—often with little to no international exposure—that produce outstanding wines rooted in tradition, terroir and authenticity.
A lawyer by training and wine lover by calling, Malvina blends rigorous research with a heartfelt passion for wine, food and craftsmanship. After enrolling at the First Level Sommelier Course in Malta in 2017, she studied at Cultura Liquida in Turin (Italy) and is currently enrolled with the International Court of Master Sommeliers Americas.
Positive and genuinely curious, she brings a sense of purpose and discovery to everything she writes, grounding her work in extensive tastings, in depth research and ongoinging engagement with wine publications and expert sources.
Francesca Ranauro – Head of SEO and Content Optimization
Francesca is an experienced SEO strategist with years of expertise in driving organic growth for major international brands across several sectors, including e-commerce and digital publishing. With past roles at Raketech, Expedia Group, and Blue Array, she brings deep knowledge of content optimization, technical SEO and data-driven strategy.
At Wines Curated, Francesca supports our growth through tailored keyword strategy, search visibility audits, and performance content that connects the right audience with the right wine experiences. Her drive and commitment to excellence make her an essential part of our team and our future
Veronica Odilavadze – Business Operations Assistant & Head of Accessories
With a sharp eye for operations and a heart for detail, Veronica ensures that everything behind the scenes at Wines Curated runs with precision and purpose. From managing commercial relations to streamlining internal workflows, she plays a key role in connecting our editorial vision with day-to-day efficiency.
As Head of Accessories, Veronica doesn’t just oversee the section, she lives it. She knows every glassware set, decanter and gift idea by heart, enthusiastically curating and writing content that reflects both style and substance.
A multilingual professional with experience in sales, content writing and agile project management, Veronica is where logistics meets storytelling and strategy meets heart.
Jacopo D’Errico – Web Developer
Jacopo is a multidisciplinary Web Developer and UX/UI Designer with a strong foundation in both creative design and full-stack development. With hands-on experience developing websites optimized for SEO, he supports Wines Curated through tailored digital solutions.
His passion for technology began early with Arduino and Raspberry Pi experiments and has evolved into a career that bridges design thinking with clean, modern code, all while continuing to explore new languages and frameworks with curiosity and dedication.
Valentina Daga – Writer & Wine Enthusiast
Valentina brings words to the world of wine. With a background in storytelling and a deep curiosity for terroir, grapes and traditions, she helps bridge the gap between producers and curious drinkers.
Her approach blends research with emotion, turning tasting notes into narratives and wine regions into journeys. Valentina doesn’t just describe wine, she helps decode it, offering well researched, accessible and engaging content that empowers our readers to sip with understanding.