Ratings
JS 87
Identity
| Producer | Piero Busso |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Barbera |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | intense ruby red |
| Aroma | Fine berry fruit aromas with lively acidity and soft tannins |
| Palate | full-bodied, elegant, good persistence, vinous and structured |
| Finish | good persistence |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with spicy Mediterranean dishes, pasta, pizza, meat dishes, and raclette |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | 50% stainless steel tank, 50% large wooden cask |
| Fermentation | fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 180 |
| Soil | calcareous clay |
| Vine Age | from old vineyards |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked from old vineyards in a south-western position outside the town of Neive. |
Interesting facts
| The estate has been certified organic since 2019. The Majano bottling originates from calcareous clay soils, imparting a full, vinous body with subtle oak influence. |