Barbaresco, Albesani-Borgese
    Piero Busso

    Barbaresco, Albesani-Borgese,

    Destination

    vintage

    Piero Busso, Barbaresco, Albesani-Borgese, 2015

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Piero Busso, Barbaresco, Albesani-Borgese, 2015

    A burst of heady summer fruits hits you on the nose. The palate is equally fruity. A exploding grenade of juicy sweet red berries, wild strawberry and raspberry mainly, encompasses the palate. A tannic grip adds some crunch and structure to the hedonistic fruit. A south west facing vineyard of 280 metres planted on sandy white limestone soils, originally planted by Pierguido's grandfather in 1948. Ageing is in 25 hl casks for 26 months.

    ABV:
    14.5%
    93/100
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous
    The 2019 Barbaresco Albesani Vigna Borgese is another terrific wine in this range from Piero Busso. Ample and expressive, with terrific depth, the 2019 offers up copious dark red fruit, blood orange and sweet spice tobacco. Firm tannins wrap it all together. The Borgese offers an appealing mix of ripe, racy fruit and mid-weight structure.
    Date Reviewed:
    10/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2023 - 2031

    specifications

    country:
    Italy
    region:
    Piedmont
    Appellation:
    Producer:
    Piero Busso
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    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.
    Piero Busso

    Piero Busso

    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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