Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

Piero Busso's Langhe Nebbiolo is produced in Neive, in the Albesani area.

A Nebbiolo in which the Piero Busso winery seeks the characteristics of the grape, the territory and an addictive drinkability. Produced in part from grapes harvested in the Casasse area, and in part from a younger section of the Balluri vineyard. The grapes are harvested and vinified in steel; 8 months of aging in large barrels.

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 deeply 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 parcel of Nebbiolo for Barbaresco is under the municipality of Treiso, more precisely the San Stunet cru. The vineyard is cultivated with the utmost care, knowing that a winemaker is first and foremost a farmer and consequently must care for the land in which he works: 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 they strive to obtain a wine that respects the fruit, enhancing its original aromas and taste. Fermentation takes place in 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; 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, refined, and express their typicality. All vineyard and cellar operations are carried out personally by Piero and Pierguido, artisan winemakers who respect the territory.