Piero Busso Barbaresco Gallina 2018
Region: Barbaresco (Neive), Piedmont
Variety: Nebbiolo
Country: Italy
Vintage: 2018
The Wine
Nestled on a limestone-rich marl ridge in Neive, the Gallina cru was planted in 1999, and made famous by Bruno Giacosa, which is farmed biodynamically by Piero Busso. Fermented on skins in open wooden vats and matured in large botti, the wine showcases Gallina’s ripe fruit and savory structure—balanced, precise and terroir‑driven.
Cellared says
This Gallina captures ripe cherry, tobacco and spice, anchored by chalky tannins and climbing layers of flavor. It has fruit but also a savory edge and darker fruit core that works really well. Elegant power with the finesse fans of classic Barbaresco demand.
Wine Reviews
“The 2018 Barbaresco Gallina is the most open-knit and forward… super‑ripe red cherry, sweet pipe tobacco, orange peel and exotic spice… racy, flamboyant personality.”
93 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Generous, bright ruby… elderberry, mint… gripping palate, salty layers. Will age excellently.”
94 Points – Falstaff
Region: Barbaresco (Neive), Piedmont
Variety: Nebbiolo
Country: Italy
Vintage: 2018
The Wine
Nestled on a limestone-rich marl ridge in Neive, the Gallina cru was planted in 1999, and made famous by Bruno Giacosa, which is farmed biodynamically by Piero Busso. Fermented on skins in open wooden vats and matured in large botti, the wine showcases Gallina’s ripe fruit and savory structure—balanced, precise and terroir‑driven.
Cellared says
This Gallina captures ripe cherry, tobacco and spice, anchored by chalky tannins and climbing layers of flavor. It has fruit but also a savory edge and darker fruit core that works really well. Elegant power with the finesse fans of classic Barbaresco demand.
Wine Reviews
“The 2018 Barbaresco Gallina is the most open-knit and forward… super‑ripe red cherry, sweet pipe tobacco, orange peel and exotic spice… racy, flamboyant personality.”
93 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Generous, bright ruby… elderberry, mint… gripping palate, salty layers. Will age excellently.”
94 Points – Falstaff
Region: Barbaresco (Neive), Piedmont
Variety: Nebbiolo
Country: Italy
Vintage: 2018
The Wine
Nestled on a limestone-rich marl ridge in Neive, the Gallina cru was planted in 1999, and made famous by Bruno Giacosa, which is farmed biodynamically by Piero Busso. Fermented on skins in open wooden vats and matured in large botti, the wine showcases Gallina’s ripe fruit and savory structure—balanced, precise and terroir‑driven.
Cellared says
This Gallina captures ripe cherry, tobacco and spice, anchored by chalky tannins and climbing layers of flavor. It has fruit but also a savory edge and darker fruit core that works really well. Elegant power with the finesse fans of classic Barbaresco demand.
Wine Reviews
“The 2018 Barbaresco Gallina is the most open-knit and forward… super‑ripe red cherry, sweet pipe tobacco, orange peel and exotic spice… racy, flamboyant personality.”
93 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Generous, bright ruby… elderberry, mint… gripping palate, salty layers. Will age excellently.”
94 Points – Falstaff