Piero Busso’s Barbaresco Albesani is a benchmark for power and longevity. Sourced from one of Neive’s most esteemed crus, this wine benefits from compact limestone-clay soils and a warm, south-facing exposure, yielding a Nebbiolo of depth and intensity. The 2021 vintage, a structured and balanced year, enhances Albesani’s natural richness, making for a wine that is both serious and cellar-worthy.
Dark cherry, black plum, and dried raspberry form the backbone, layered with notes of licorice, tobacco, and crushed herbs. The tannins are firm yet refined, giving the wine its characteristic structure, while vibrant acidity and a mineral core keep everything in balance. Compared to Busso’s other Barbarescos, Albesani is the most concentrated and slowest to reveal itself, requiring patience to unlock its full complexity.
For those looking to cellar a classic Barbaresco, Albesani is the top choice. Enjoy it now with extended decanting, but its true potential will unfold over the next 15–20 years. A perfect match for braised meats, wild mushrooms, or aged cheeses, this is a wine that captures Nebbiolo’s power and elegance in equal measure.
