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Piero Busso – Barbaresco Mondino – 2023
Among the entire selection, Barbaresco Mondino is certainly one of the most approachable and ready-to-drink wines. It was created with the intention of being gradually expressive from an early stage, while still offering a complete range of sensations. The vineyard is located in Neive, on Bricco Mondino in the Balluri hills, with vines averaging around 65 years of age. The slope faces southwest toward the Tanaro River. Covering just 1.6 hectares, production is limited to around 8,000 bottles. The sandy soils contribute to a refined aromatic profile and vibrant acidity. Fermentation on the skins takes place in stainless steel tanks, while aging is carried out in large oak casks for at least 18 months before bottling. The wine shows remarkable freshness, expressed through red fruit notes, along with strong character supported by smooth-flowing tannins and an elegant structure.
- Producer: Piero Busso
- Name: Barbaresco
- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Vintage: 2023
- Alcohol Content: 14,5%
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
- Production: 6258 bottles
Productive Notes: fermentation in steel tanks, aging in large oak barrels for 18 months, plus 18 months in the bottle.
Wine naturally contains solphites
57,00€
1 in stock
Description
Among the countless stories of the Langhe, there is one that has always fascinated me for its genuine tradition, unchanged for more than 70 years: the winery of Piero Busso, Piedmontese by birth and by nature.
Founded in 1948 in Neive, on the Albesani hill, by Guido Busso, a hardworking and intelligent farmer, the estate stood out from the very beginning thanks to his ability to recognize and enhance the quality of Nebbiolo by identifying the most suitable vineyard sites. The winery was later passed on to his son, Piero, who, following his father’s teachings, decided to produce a Barbaresco that would be a true reflection of its terroir. This vision came to life in 1982, when the first vintage of Albesani was released.
Over the years, specific vineyard parcels were acquired while preserving the estate’s small-scale, family-run identity. Today, the winery covers 10 hectares, including the renowned vineyards of Gallina and San Stunet, with limited annual production. In addition to Nebbiolo, the estate also cultivates Barbera, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Their winemaking philosophy is deeply rooted in a natural, low-intervention approach, following a certified organic farming regime. No chemical substances are used, preserving the authentic bond between the wines and their territory. Yields are kept deliberately low, and cellar work remains traditional, with minimal reliance on technology. Long macerations and aging in large oak casks are essential elements of the process, and none of the wines are filtered, allowing them to express their purest and most essential character. Still managed entirely by the family today, the winery continues to honor its heritage. Once a small producer, Piero Busso has now become one of the great names of Barbaresco. This is Piero Busso.
