Barbaresco wine production in the Langhe

Neive owes its name to an illustrious and noble Roman family, "Gens Naevia", or "Naevii", established there in ancient times.

The coats of arms of each of the previous noble owners are displayed in the entrance

to the castle.

1802: birthdate of Camillo Bongiovanni of Castelborgo,

Camillo Bongiovanni was the first to cement a relationship with celebrated oenologist and wine merchant Louis Oudart.