Piero Busso
Barbaresco Albesani Vigna Borgese 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | In large barrels; bottle ageing from 6 months to 1 year. |
- Name: Barbaresco DOCG from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, vintage 2022
- Origin: MGA Albesani, Vigna Borgese in Neive (Piedmont), south-west exposure
- Vines and soil: 30-70 year old vines on calcareous and clay-silt soils
- Vinification: fermentation in steel with pied de cuve and indigenous yeasts
- Ageing and awards: large barrels, 6-12 months in bottle; 92 Decanter; 94 James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Albesani Vigna Borgese by Piero Busso is a still red wine with Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin, made from Nebbiolo grapes, capable of clearly expressing the character of Piedmont. In the glass, it displays a garnet red hue and reveals a harmonious and balanced aromatic profile. On the palate, it is full and elegant, supported by a noble, well-defined tannic structure that makes it intense and profound. Fermentation in steel and ageing in large barrels enhance the varietal precision, offering a sip of great balance.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the Albesani geographical mention, within the Vigna Borgese located in the municipality of Neive. The rows, trained using the Guyot system, benefit from an excellent south-west exposure at an altitude between 210 and 240 metres above sea level. The roots of the vines, aged between thirty and seventy years, delve into a calcareous and clay-silt soil. This specific soil composition helps to shape the wine’s distinctive character, supporting its aromatic evolution and giving profound expressive complexity to the Nebbiolo clusters.
How it is produced
The production process begins with fermentation in steel vats, initiated using pied de cuve and indigenous yeasts to preserve the authenticity of the primary aromas. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a maturation phase in large barrels, a choice aimed at softening the tannic texture while maintaining its clarity. The maturation journey concludes with a period of bottle ageing lasting from six months to a year. This meticulous sequence of ageing allows the Barbaresco to reach its peak harmony, elegantly integrating all its sensory components.
Awards
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2022
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1982
- Oenologist: Pierguido e Piero Busso
- Bottles produced: 45.000
- Hectares: 8
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| Name | Piero Busso Barbaresco Albesani Vigna Borgese 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Piero Busso |
| Origin | Neive, Piemonte |
| Climate | Altitude: 280 m a.s.l. Exposure: south-west. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous, silty-clay |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel vats with pied de cuve and indigenous yeasts |
| Wine making | Fermentation in steel vats with pied de cuve and indigenous yeasts; ageing in large barrels and in bottle from 6 months to 1 year. |
| Aging | In large barrels; bottle ageing from 6 months to 1 year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |