The mention of a 'Bubbiola' among the grapes grown in the Saluzzo area as listed by Eandi (1835) probably refers to this variety: this might well be the first mention for this cultivar, without stating anything about its properties. At the end of the nineteenth century, interest in the Bibiola grew so much to see it included in one of the major works on grape varieties of the time, Le vignoble by Mas and Pulliat (1876); these authors state having received it from the chevalier de Rovasenda. They judged it as the best among the Italian grapes they had tested in France for its fertility and quality of the wine, although the Rovasenda himself had dedicated just a brief mention in his Saggio (1877). Given the appreciation of these authors, a monograph in the Ampélographie by Viala and Vermorel (1901-10) was dedicated to Bibiola. Later, however, also because of the evolution of the market towards increasing quality products, interest in this variety declined and the Bibiola no longer appeared in later works.

The Bibiola was and is a cultivar typical of Saluzzo (Cuneo) area, not grown in other areas of Piedmont and probably now uncommon even in its original cultivation area.

As it turns out from a preliminary characterisation, Bibiola confirmed its fertility characteristics appreciated in nineteenth century. However its clusters seem to be too sensitive to molds and rots, and its musts not rich in sugars. However, it is possible that Bibiola can provide acceptable quality wines, if grown in a suitable environment.