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Piero Busso Barbaresco Gallina 2020
Vendor code : 1587
Piero Busso Barbaresco Gallina 2020 comes from a family that’s been doing things their own way since 1953. Piero, his son Pierguido, Lucia and Emanuela run the estate with an easy charm that somehow shows up in the glass. Their goal is simple — every wine should feel unmistakably theirs, no trends, no shortcuts. Gallina fits that perfectly: expressive, recognisable, and very much in the spirit of Piero Busso. Best enjoyed between 2024 and 2032.
Color
Red
Fortress
14,5%
Country
Italy
Grape
Nebbiolo
Vintage
2020
Producer
Piero Busso
Region
Piemont
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Piero Busso Barbaresco Gallina 2020 comes from a small 1.3-hectare plot in Neive, sitting at 220–240 meters with a clean south-west exposure that gives Nebbiolo steady, even ripening. The vines here are 25–50 years old, rooted in a mix of limestone, clay and sand. Fermentation happens with native yeasts in wooden vats, followed by 24 months in large oak botte and extra time in bottle before release — enough to soften the edges without covering up the fruit. There’s a lot happening in the glass: wild berries, cassis, earthy tones, a touch of blue flowers. The fruit stays pure and unadorned, very much true to Nebbiolo, with that elegant, lifted style Gallina is known for. The finish is silky, with a light dusty mineral twist and a hint of salt.
Piero Busso Barbaresco Gallina 2020 comes from the Gallina vineyard in Neive, reaching about 240 meters and sharing the same MGA status as Albesani — a clear sign of how tightly this area is tied to real Barbaresco tradition. The soils here carry the classic Sant’Agata Marl, but with a different balance: plenty of limestone and clay, less silt than Albesani and more sand, which gives Gallina its own feel. The south-west exposure means long, steady sunlight and clean, even ripening. The result is a confident, open style of Nebbiolo that shows exactly why people keep an eye on this vineyard. If you want to buy Piero Busso Barbaresco, Piero Busso Barbaresco Gallina 2020 is a strong, reliable pick.
Reviews from critics
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Antonio Galloni
The 2020 Barbaresco Gallina offers lovely immediacy and appeal. Silky tannins and lifted floral overtones give this mid-weight Barbaresco quite a bit of charm. Rose petals, cinnamon, blood orange, macerated red cherry, kirsch and mint fill out the layers nicely. This charming Barbaresco is often among the most open wines in the lineup.
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