Ratings
WS 92 · WE 90-95 · Falstaff 93
Identity
| Producer | Piero Busso |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright ruby red |
| Aroma | Earthy and floral aromas with leather, violets, bergamot, spice, licorice, orange zest, strawberry, pine, camphor, underbrush, rose, and tea notes |
| Palate | Medium-bodied with lifted acidity, firm and slightly grainy tannins, chewy finish, tension with crushed raspberry, black cherry, licorice, taut velvety tannins, balanced power and grace |
| Finish | Chewy and lingering finish with a warm Piedmontese hug, refined and delicate with a juicy, silky texture |
| Food Pairing | Roast lamb, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, aged cheeses, grilled game birds |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Aging Process | 18 months in large oak botti (70%) and small barriques (30%), followed by 6 months in bottle |
| Fermentation | stainless steel fermentation with long maceration up to 45 days |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 400 |
| Soil | calcareous-sandy |
Interesting facts
| The estate was established in 1948 by Guido Busso. The San Stunet vineyard is the only parcel in Treiso, located at 400m altitude with calcareous-sandy soil. The winery uses traditional long macerations and large oak aging, embracing organic certification and scientific precision. The 2021 vintage is noted for its grace, edge, and drinkability. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |