Barbaresco "Mondino" 2022

Piero Busso's Barbaresco Mondino is made from Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the vineyard behind the house: the Bric Mondino of the MGA Balluri, in Neive.

The vinification of Mondino is identical to that of the other Barbarescos: spontaneous fermentation in steel and 18 months of aging in large barrels. It is the most immediate Barbaresco produced by Piero and Pierguido Busso, but it certainly does not lack the substance of a great wine: elegance in the foreground and a crisp fruit perfect for drinking.

The Winery: Piero Busso

Established in the 1980s by the passion of Piero and his wife Lucia, today assisted by their children Pierguido and Emanuela. The company is rooted in its relationship with the land, which it aims to both enhance and respect. Piero's philosophy is clear: to produce quality wine, highlighting the characteristics of the grape variety, planted according to precise soil and exposure characteristics, without forced choices based on market demands. Most of the vineyards are located in the municipality of Neive, while only a small plot of Nebbiolo for Barbaresco is under the municipality of Treiso, specifically the San Stunet cru. The vineyard is cultivated with the utmost care, knowing that a winemaker is first and foremost a farmer and therefore must have regard for the land they work: no chemical products, herbicides, or fertilizers are used, preferring the use of natural compounds. The work in the cellar reflects the company philosophy: the processes are far from industrial, and the aim is to obtain a wine that respects the fruit, enhancing its original aromas and flavor. Fermentation takes place in steel for all wines, in 10-hectoliter wooden vats with submerged cap for the "old vines" selections. After malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to wooden barrels for aging; predominantly large oak barrels are used, while the use of used barriques has decreased over time but is still well-balanced today. The wines are therefore very elegant, fine, and express their typicity. All vineyard work and cellar operations are carried out personally by Piero and Pierguido, artisan winemakers who respect the territory.