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    Giuseppe Guido

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    Portrait of Giuseppe Guido

    Portrait of Giuseppe Guido

    i. Biography

    The Path

    At Azienda Agricola Pescaja in Cisterna d’Asti, Giuseppe Guido works from a position that keeps the cellar tied to its place. The focus is narrow and defined: Arneis and Nebbiolo, handled within a framework that treats change as part of the job rather than a break from it. “Creativity does not mean going beyond tradition, but knowing how to innovate it and make it current. In every situation one must never be inert in the face of change.” Giuseppe has said.

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    The Work Today

    Ownership at Azienda Agricola Pescaja is where the method sits. Guido leads the business through Arneis and Nebbiolo, with a point of view that reads tradition as something to be kept current, not frozen.

    Signature

    Pescaja, Docg Terre Alfieri Arneis Solei 2020 is the named signature wine associated with Giuseppe Guido. It sits inside the Arneis and Nebbiolo brief that defines the work at Azienda Agricola Pescaja.

    In Their Words Creativity is framed here as a practical discipline: not moving beyond tradition, but renewing it so it stays current. For Guido, change demands response, not inertia.

    Acclaim

    The clearest public recognition of Giuseppe Guido’s approach is the philosophy itself. It places innovation in service of tradition, with current relevance treated as part of craft rather than a detour from it.

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    FAQ

    Asked of Giuseppe

    • What is Giuseppe Guido's current role?

      As of 2026, Giuseppe Guido is Owner.

    • What is Giuseppe Guido known for?

      Arneis and Nebbiolo.

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