The Piero Busso "Gallina - Viti Vecchie" Barbaresco Riserva is the crown jewel of the estate, produced only in exceptional years from a tiny 1.3-hectare plot of ancient vines planted in 1953. Located in the heart of the Gallina cru in Neive, these vines sit on calcareous-clay soils that produce a wine of immense depth and structural integrity. On the nose, it is dark and brooding, unfolding with layers of black cherry, spiced plum, and anise, which evolve into delicate floral notes of dried rose and violet with air. The palate is warm and enveloping, defined by extraordinarily silky yet intense tannins and a savory persistence. True to its "old-school" pedigree, the winemaking involves a long submerged-cap maceration (up to 60 days) followed by three years of aging in large oak casks and another three years in the bottle before release. This extended patience results in a Barbaresco that is powerful, elegant, and built for decades of cellaring.