Viberti Collejato Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG

“Colle” is the traditional way to express the top of the hill in the Monferrato wine district, while “JaTo” is the acronym of the twins name Jacopo & Tommaso, sons of Claudio Viberti and fourth generation of the Viberti family.

ColleJato is a wine resulting from an ancient winemaking method, a unique stylistic exercise consisitng in a slight drying process (not more than 15%) which gives to this wine a particular character and roundness.

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VARIETALS
100% Barbera

VINTAGE
2022

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red in the glass.

NOSE
The nose expresses fruity hints of cherries in alcohol and blackberry, floral notes of violet and spicy nuances in the background.

PALATE
The taste is characterized by an important structural richness, where the initial heat is balanced by the typical acidity. Long and satisfying in the taste development.

AGEING
The grapes remain in the cellar after the harvest losing weight due to a slight drying process (not more than 15%). After fermentation, the wines is moved to 1000 liters toasted wood barrel to undergo through a spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The aging process occurs in the same oak barrel with lees contact for further 12 months.

PAIRING
Full-bodied red, it’s ideal with rich first courses and for long-cooked meats, such as stews and braised dishes.

Additional information

Vintage	2022
Grape	Barbera
Producer	Viberti
Style	Dry
Types	Red