COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Piero Busso
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barbaresco Gallina 2019 by Piero Busso is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barbaresco DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the Gallina cru in Neive. Founded in 1953, Azienda Agricola Piero Busso is a family-run estate focused on traditional winemaking and minimal intervention. The Gallina cru is recognized for yielding Barbaresco wines that are notably round and approachable, with Piero Busso's expression highlighting a silky texture and nuanced fruit. The 2019 vintage experienced a classic growing season, with a cooler spring influencing vine development.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Gallina cru is located in Neive, on a ridge opposite Albesani.
Fact 02
Piero Busso's estate has been practicing organic farming since the 2019 vintage.
Fact 03
Vine age in the Gallina cru ranges from 25 to 50 years old.
Fact 04
Fermentation utilizes indigenous yeasts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barbaresco Gallina Piero Busso 2019 begins with hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts in wooden vats or stainless steel tanks, with macerations extended for up to 60 days. The wine is then aged for 30 months in Slavonian oak casks, followed by at least one year of bottle aging. The estate practices organic and sustainable farming, with most vineyard work performed by hand.
