2019
1x1.5L
DP
£146.89
vintage
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2019
1x1.5L
DP
£146.89
Albesani is one of Neive’s flagship vineyards. Vigna Borghese is a sub-plot just in front of the Busso cellar which plays home to the estate’s oldest vines. Today the average vine age across their Albesani holdings works out at fifty years old, an impressive figure that makes its presence felt in the wine. Edgier and more vital, the 2019 sees a complex intermingling of both red and dark fruits, more berries than currants; blueberries, strawberry, cherry stones – all cut in crystal. On the finish, customary touches of balsamic and spice give a grown-up concentrated feel with a smooth tannic undertow and fine, shimmering acidity. A southwest facing vineyard of 280 metres planted on sandy white limestone soils. Ageing is in 25 hl casks for 26 months.
Piero Busso, with his bright young son Pierguido, is starting to drive quality to greater heights at this top-drawer family Barbaresco domaine. Founded by Guido Busso in the fifties, this domaine is based in Neive and has at its core some fine Nebbiolo vines planted in the Albesani vineyard opposite the winery. The estate's fine holdings don't stop there, however, also boasting parcels in the fabulous Gallina vineyard and Treiso's San Stunet. Winemaking is traditional here, long and slow, up to 45 days maceration on the skins, and ageing is in 25hl slavonian oak casks for two years. These will sweep you off your feet, bewitching high toned pure fruit and floral aspects are their hallmarks. Expressive and seductive, these are wines that have something to say about where they are from.
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