# Santuvario

> Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. Winery profile from Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/santuvario).

- **Region:** Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy
- **Address:** Via Cureggio, 24, 28021 Borgomanero NO, Italy
- **Winemaker:** Ivano Barbaglia
- **Website:** https://www.bowlerwine.com/producer/santuvario
- **Tours:** not listed
- **Tastings:** available
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-17

## About

Santuvario is a small, organic winery in Boca, Piedmont, founded by Ivano Barbaglia and his wife Paola. Ivano, a former musical instrument repairman, started the project after a stroke, transforming family land into a thriving vineyard. The winery is named after a gorgeous convent that overlooks their old vines, symbolizing their deep connection to the region's history and terroir.

## Wines (4)

- [Vino Bianco "Gino"](https://ilvinobello.com/wines/santuvario-vino-bianco-gino.md): Boca DOC, Erbaluce, White. A small bottling of 100% Erbaluce, grown on volcanic soils in the high hills of Boca DOC, Alto Piemonte.
- [Vino Rosso "Lavigna"](https://ilvinobello.com/wines/santuvario-vino-rosso-lavigna.md): Croatina, Red. The second vintage of a very small bottling of 100% organically farmed Croatina from Santuvario.
- [Vino Rosso "Lozio"](https://ilvinobello.com/wines/santuvario-vino-rosso-lozio.md): Nebbiolo, Red. A reserva-level red blend of 80% Nebbiolo and 20% Vespolina from 40+-year-old vines on volcanic soils overlooking the sanctuary.
- [Vino Rosso "Santuvario"](https://ilvinobello.com/wines/santuvario-vino-rosso-santuvario.md): Nebbiolo, Red. An annual red blend of 55% Nebbiolo, 30% Croatina, 10% Vespolina, and 5% Uva Rara, distinct from the 'Lozio' reserva.