# Rujon (Bussi Piero)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Bussi Piero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/bussi-piero.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/bussi-piero-rujon).

- **Producer:** Bussi Piero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Calosso, 350 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Calcareous
- **Vineyard planting:** From the estate's oldest vines (65 years on the Italian tech sheet), Guyot pruning
- **Vinification:** Fermentation in steel; 16 months in French oak barrels; released 24 months after harvest.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera d'Asti Superiore from the estate's oldest vineyards on calcareous soil, aged in French oak and released 24 months after harvest. Ageing potential 15 years; about 3,000 bottles on average; 15% vol on the tech sheet.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Intense fruity aromas with marasca cherry and raspberry. Structured, enveloping and soft, with a long persistence on the palate.

## Food pairings

Red meats, game and cheeses.