Red

ColleJato

By Giovanni Viberti, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Giovanni Viberti ColleJato

A dry Barbera from semi-dried grapes from a vineyard acquired in 2021, first vintage 2022, named in honour of the twins Jacopo and Tommaso. Ageing potential 10+ years.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Ripe black cherry, dried plum and blackberry jam.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Montegrosso d'Asti and Agliano Terme
Vinification
Hand harvest in small 8 kg crates. Grapes are left to dry up to a maximum 15% weight loss to concentrate aromas and structure. Gentle crushing with the stems, alcoholic fermentation in horizontal fermenters with submerged cap until fully dry. Malolactic fermentation in lightly toasted 1000 litre oak barrels, where the wine ages 20 months on noble lees with four batonnages.
Serving temperature
16 C

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