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Piero Busso Barbaresco Mondino 2021
Vendor code : 1588
Piero Busso, together with his son Pierguido, carries forward a family story that began in the 1950s, taking Barbaresco quality to new heights. The domaine, rooted in Neive, is built around old Nebbiolo vines in the Albesani vineyard, with prized parcels in Gallina and San Stunet. Winemaking here stays true to tradition — long macerations of up to 45 days and ageing in large Slavonian oak casks. The result? Barbarescos that sweep you off your feet: pure, high-toned fruit, floral finesse, and a voice that speaks clearly of their place of origin.
Color
Red
Fortress
14,5%
Country
Italy
Grape
Nebbiolo
Vintage
2021
Producer
Piero Busso
Region
Piemont
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Barbaresco Mondino 2021 from Piero Busso shows the most approachable and playful side of this classic red. The 1.6-hectare vineyard lies in the Balluri area of Neive on Bricco Mondino hill, with 40–50-year-old Nebbiolo vines rooted in calcareous-sandy soils at 240 meters altitude, facing southwest. Traditional winemaking includes long macerations, ageing for at least 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks, and six months in bottle. The wine impresses with pure, high-toned fruit, forest berries, blueberry, wild rose, balsamic herbs, spice, smoke, and a hint of tar. With delicate tannins and a lively vertical energy, it’s the first Barbaresco to leave the cellar — expressive, seductive, and a perfect entry point into the world of Nebbiolo.
Piero Busso is all about keeping things close to the land and the family. The story began in 1948, when Guido Busso, Piero’s father, founded the estate with vines in the Albesani cru. After Guido’s early passing in the late ’70s, Piero stepped in, tied deeply to his home soil, and in 1982 released the first bottle of Albesani Barbaresco. That bottle set the tone for everything that followed — wines firmly rooted in their terroir, made with respect and patience rather than shortcuts. Over the years, the family expanded to other top crus around Neive and Treiso — Bricco Mondino in 1985, Gallina in 1999, San Stunet soon after, and in 2010, Albesani Viti Vecchie, crafted only from vines planted back in the ’50s as a tribute to Guido. Every step was about precision, never volume, with the guiding principle that Barbaresco should speak with clarity and personality. In the vineyard, Busso has long gone beyond organic certification. No herbicides, no chemicals, no unnecessary interventions — just thoughtful farming that lets the vines breathe and thrive naturally. In the cellar, the same philosophy applies: tradition and a light hand. Technology is used sparingly, so the wines carry the nuances of each vineyard, each vintage, without being overworked. Today, the winery remains a true family affair. Piero, his wife Lucia, and their children Pierguido and Emanuela look after every stage, from pruning to harvest, fermentation to sales. With just 10 hectares, the scale is personal, and every bottle carries that intimacy. Busso’s Barbarescos don’t just tell the story of Nebbiolo — they tell the story of a family’s lifelong dialogue with their land.
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