Indeed, of all the \u201cbig\u201d names in Barbaresco, it is Busso who makes true wines of the soil, each carefully selected cru telling the honest, generations-deep story of why this part of Piedmont is so enchanted.<\/p>\n
Piero Busso\u2019s father planted in 1948 by hand the Nebbiolo vines that today wrap around the family\u2019s house and cellar in cru \u2018Albesani.\u2019 Now Piero\u2019s son, Pierguido and daughter, Emanuela, work side by side with their father and mother, Lucia, in crafting the family\u2019s wines.<\/p>\n
Three of the estate\u2019s four crus \u2013 Albesani, Mondino and Gallina — are located in Neive, where Barbaresco\u2019s highest-altitude vineyards are found. The fourth, San Stunet, is in Treiso, at the southern end of the appellation.<\/p>\n
What is striking when you taste these Nebbiolo wines is not a \u201chouse\u201d style but a symphony of flavors and textures unique to each vineyard. This is not \u201cbaby\u201d Barolo, but Barbaresco writ large, standing proudly apart with its suave tannins, silky texture and endless depth.<\/p>\n
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FARMING & WINEMAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n Three of the family\u2019s cru vineyards are located in Neive (Cru Albesani Vigna Borgese, Cru Mondino, Cru Gallina) and the fourth in the south near Treiso (Cru San Stunet). Neive’s vineyards are some of the highest-altitude plots in Barbaresco; wines from Neive are also known for their suave tannins and elegant, aromatic profiles.<\/p>\n Vineyards are cared for according to organic principles, and the estate as of the 2019 harvest is officially certified. The family plants cover crops between vine rows to control pests and moderate vine growth. Most work in the fields is performed by hand, by Piero Busso and his son, Pierguido.<\/p>\n Grapes are harvested by hand in small crates and destemmed before fermenting on indigenous yeasts in either temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks or wooden cask fermenters, called “tine.” Macerations are long and slow, for some wines up to 60 days. Wines are aged in large, neutral oak casks (\u201cbotti\u201d), and bottled unfined and unfiltered.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”WHITE WINES” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16″ background_color=”#d46d32″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”2%|5%|2%|5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n WHITE WINES<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Langhe Chardonnay” admin_label=”Langhe Chardonnay” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n High-altitude, cool vineyards are the source of the estate’s racy and refined, pure Chardonnay grown not far from Neive. Citrus zest, plenty of white fruits and spice, long and silky. A lovely aperitif with local sheep’s cheese and salumi.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Langhe Sauvignon Arbe'” admin_label=”Langhe Sauvignon Arbe'” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n A new wine for the estate and a special selection of Sauvignon Blanc from Barbaresco, reimagined with true Piedmontese style and flair. 100% Sauvignon, racy and bright, with fresh acidity and tons of flavor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=”RED WINES” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16″ background_color=”#d46d32″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”2%|5%|2%|5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n RED WINES<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Barbera d’Alba ‘Majano'” admin_label=”Barbera d’Alba ‘Majano'” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Plush and juicy and endlessly satisfying, ‘Majano’ is a selection of Barbera grapes from vineyards not far from Neive. Chock-full of red fruited energy and spice, ‘Majano’ is exactly the red you want with homemade meatballs and spaghetti.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Barbera d’Alba ‘San Stefanetto'” admin_label=”Barbera d’Alba ‘San Stefanetto'” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A step up in altitude, a serious jump in intensity and concentration. ‘Stefanetto’ is Barbera sourced from a high-altitude vineyard, delivering bolder curves and deeper complexity. A red that’s spectacular today but that will also age well in a cool cellar. What a great Barbera!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Langhe Nebbiolo” admin_label=”Langhe Nebbiolo” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Bussos select younger vine fruit for this gorgeous Langhe Nebbiolo wine, redolent of red roses and cherries and wave after wave of baking spices. Truly too good.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Barbaresco ‘Mondino'” admin_label=”Barbaresco ‘Mondino'” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The vineyard ‘Mondino’ is found in cru Balluri, in Neive. A Barbaresco that elegantly marries its deep, complex red fruit with airy, lithe spice notes — the best of all worlds. One of our favorites for early drinking.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Barbaresco ‘San Stunet'” admin_label=”Barbaresco ‘San Stunet'” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The family’s single vineyard holding in Treiso, cru ‘San Stunet’ reveals its true character in the Busso’s subtle, finesse-driven Nebbiolo wine. All grace and spice, wonderful transparency to terroir.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Barbaresco ‘Gallina'” admin_label=”Barbaresco ‘Gallina'” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Nebbiolo sourced from cru ‘Gallina’ are said to be some of Neive’s roundest and approachable Barbaresco wines. In the hands of the Busso family, ‘Gallina’ takes on silky curves and delivers wave after wave of rose-kissed, ruddy fruit. Another bottle that is beautiful from the get-go and will age gracefully in a cool cellar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Barbaresco ‘Albesani Vigna Borgese'” admin_label=”Barbaresco ‘Albesani Vigna Borgese'” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n ‘Vigna Borgese’ refers to the small plot of vines that surrounds the Busso family’s home and cantina here in Neive. What a charmed spot, and what a landmark wine! Older vines deliver fruit that is suave and deeply concentrated, a wine that is gorgeous today but will no doubt make glorious old bones.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Barbaresco Riserva ‘Albesani’ Viti Vecchie” admin_label=”Barbaresco Riserva ‘Albesani’ Viti Vecchie” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This is a special selection, made only in the top vintages, of Nebbiolo fruit from the estate’s oldest vines in cru ‘Albesani.’ Winemaker Pierguido Busso’s great-grandfather planted these vines, surrounding the family home and cantina, in the late 1940s. A picture-perfect example of the power and elegance of Nebbiolo from Neive.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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