Barbaresco "Albesani Vigna Borgese" 2021 Magnum

Piero Busso's Barbaresco Albesani is produced in the MGA of the same name in the municipality of Neive.

A Barbaresco with character that expresses all the elegance of the Neive territory. The grapes are harvested from vineyards surrounding the winery, of varying ages. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, without the addition of selected yeasts, and aging continues for 24 months in large oak barrels. A wine that combines structure, elegance, and complexity.

The Winery: Piero Busso

Established in the 1980s by the passion of Piero and his wife Lucia, who are now 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 vision 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 parcel of Nebbiolo for Barbaresco is in 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 respect the land they work: no chemicals, 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 stainless steel for all wines, in 10-hectoliter wooden vats with submerged caps for the "old vines" selections. After malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is moved to wooden barrels for aging; large oak barrels are predominantly used, while the use of used barriques has decreased over time but is still well-balanced today. The wines are therefore very elegant, refined, and express their typicality. All vineyard work and cellar operations are personally carried out by Piero and Pierguido, artisan winemakers who respect the territory.