Bricco San Giovanni
BRIK-ko san jo-VAN-ni
A vineyard name used by Broccardo for Barolo production, though not recognized as an official MGA designation.
Bricco San Giovanni is a vineyard name in Barolo, used by producer Broccardo, but not an officially recognized MGA. The name does not appear on the official list of Barolo Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive. Wines labeled with this name fall outside the formal MGA classification system.
- Not an officially recognized Barolo MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva)
- Associated with producer Broccardo, who markets a wine as 'Barolo Bricco San Giovanni'
- Located within the Barolo DOCG zone in Piedmont, Italy
- Nebbiolo is the sole grape permitted for Barolo production
- The term 'Bricco' in Piedmontese dialect refers to a hilltop or elevated vineyard site
- Official Barolo MGAs are governed by a formal list established under DOCG regulations
Classification Status
Bricco San Giovanni does not appear on the official register of Barolo Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive. The MGA system for Barolo was formalized to recognize specific named vineyard sites with documented historical and geographical significance. Broccardo produces and markets a wine using this vineyard name, but its status sits outside the sanctioned MGA framework. Consumers and students should be aware that not every named vineyard on a Barolo label corresponds to a formally designated MGA.
- The Barolo MGA system recognizes over 170 official vineyard sites
- Producer Broccardo uses 'Bricco San Giovanni' as a vineyard designation on its label
- The name 'Bricco' signals an elevated hilltop site, common in Piedmontese vineyard nomenclature
- Always verify MGA status against the official DOCG list when studying Barolo geography
Geographic Context
The site sits within the broader Barolo DOCG, a zone confined to eleven communes in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. Barolo production is restricted to Nebbiolo, and the region's complex mosaic of soils, elevations, and aspects gives each vineyard its distinct character. Whether or not a site carries official MGA status, its position within Barolo DOCG means any wine produced there must meet the appellation's rigorous production standards.
- Barolo DOCG covers eleven communes in the Langhe, Piedmont
- Nebbiolo is the sole permitted grape variety for Barolo
- Unofficial vineyard names can still appear on labels within DOCG rules
- Soil types across Barolo vary between Tortonian and Helvetian formations
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- Bricco San Giovanni is NOT an officially recognized Barolo MGA; it is a producer-used vineyard name
- The MGA system for Barolo formalizes over 170 specific vineyard sites under DOCG regulations
- 'Bricco' is a Piedmontese dialect term for a hilltop vineyard site
- Broccardo is the producer associated with wines labeled 'Barolo Bricco San Giovanni'
- For exam purposes, always distinguish between official MGAs and informal vineyard names on Barolo labels