San Giuliano

San Giuliano emerged as a formally recognized MGA in 1995, when the larger Gallina MGA was fragmented into smaller, more precisely defined vineyard units. The name derives from a statue of Saint Giuliano housed in a traditional ciabot, the small brick field houses characteristic of the Langhe landscape. The vineyard has been cultivated for generations, reflecting the long-standing agricultural heritage of the Neive commune within the broader Barbaresco zone.

• MGA status officially recognized in 1995
• Name references a statue of Saint Giuliano in a ciabot within the vineyard
• Formed through the fragmentation of the historic Gallina MGA
• Multi-generational cultivation history in Neive

San Giuliano sits at approximately 400 meters elevation within the commune of Neive, one of the three communes permitted to produce Barbaresco DOCG alongside Barbaresco and Treiso. The vineyard presents north-west to east-facing aspects, which moderate temperatures and create a slightly cooler microclimate compared to more southerly-exposed sites in the appellation. The soils are calcareous marl with limestone and clay, a classic Langhe soil profile that promotes good drainage while retaining sufficient moisture for Nebbiolo to ripen evenly.

• Elevation of approximately 400 meters above sea level
• North-west to east-facing aspects deliver a cooler microclimate
• Calcareous marl with limestone and clay soils
• Located within the Neive commune of Barbaresco DOCG

San Giuliano produces Barbaresco from 100% Nebbiolo, as required by the DOCG regulations. The cooler microclimate created by the vineyard's aspect tends to preserve acidity and extend hang time, contributing to wines with notable structure. Expect full-bodied, powerfully tannic Barbaresco with floral, herbal, and spice characteristics typical of Neive-grown Nebbiolo. The calcareous marl soils support the development of fine tannins alongside the grape's naturally high acidity, resulting in wines built for medium to long aging.

• 100% Nebbiolo, as mandated by Barbaresco DOCG regulations
• Full-bodied, powerful, and tannic profile
• Floral, herbal, and spice characteristics dominate the aromatic profile
• Cooler microclimate supports higher acidity and structured tannins

Several producers have established a presence in San Giuliano and bring the MGA to market as a single-vineyard bottling or as a component in their broader Barbaresco portfolio. Pasquale Pelissero, Cecilia Monte, Guasti Clemente, and Fattoria San Giuliano are among the producers working with fruit from this vineyard. As with many smaller MGAs in the Barbaresco zone, production volumes remain limited, and wines can be difficult to source outside the Italian domestic market and specialist importers.

• Pasquale Pelissero is among the notable producers from this MGA
• Cecilia Monte and Guasti Clemente also work with San Giuliano fruit
• Fattoria San Giuliano takes its name directly from the vineyard
• Limited production volumes reflect the MGA's relatively small footprint