# Barbera d'Alba Majano (2021)

- **Producer:** Piero Busso
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Barbera
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black pepper, red plum, black cherry

## About this wine

The Piero Busso Barbera d'Alba Majano 2021 is a red wine from the Barbera d'Alba DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The Piero Busso estate, established in 1953, is a family-run winery that emphasizes organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking. Their vineyards are situated at approximately 180 meters above sea level in Alba, with calcareous clay soil and a south-westerly exposure. The estate's philosophy centers on respecting the grapes and their terroir to achieve an authentic expression of the wine.

## Interesting facts

- Estate has been family-run since 1953.
- Officially certified organic since the 2019 harvest.
- Vineyards are at 180 meters altitude.
- Wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and warm character stand up well to richer proteins. Its inherent acidity helps to cut through the richness of fatty meats and sauces, while its fruit-forward nature complements savory dishes. The structure of the wine also makes it a good partner for dishes with robust flavors and textures.

## Wine making process

The Piero Busso Barbera d'Alba Majano 2021 is produced using 100% Barbera grapes. Fermentation and maceration occur in stainless steel tanks, often with extended maceration periods of up to 60 days, utilizing native yeasts. The wine is then aged for approximately one year in various-sized oak barrels, followed by at least six months of bottle aging. The estate practices organic farming, using cover crops and hand-harvesting. The wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.