Piero Busso Barbaresco Albesani Borgese 2011

Red cherry, crushed stone, rose petal, mint and fresh plum, the Albesani Borgese from Busso leads with precision and lift. Soft, polished tannins and a fine seam of acidity give the wine a graceful, almost weightless feel, yet there's real presence through the mid-palate. It captures everything 2011 does well: generosity and suppleness without sacrificing freshness. Floral notes carry through to a gentle, perfumed finish. A sensual, finely drawn Barbaresco that drinks beautifully now.