# Fortenera (Cantina Roggero)

> Red, Vino Rosso by [Cantina Roggero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-roggero.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-roggero-fortenera).

- **Producer:** Cantina Roggero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Vino Rosso
- **Grape:** Montanera
- **Production area:** Albugnano, on a south-facing slope at about 350 m elevation
- **Soil:** Clayey, slightly calcareous
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Mid-September
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 2017, density 4,500 vines/ha
- **Vinification:** 20 days of maceration with two pump-overs a day, matured 8 months in steel and refined 2 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 C
- **Storage:** Can be cellared up to 10 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

A single-varietal red from Montanera, a nearly forgotten local grape the estate's home page calls capricious and in need of care; the estate's booking page describes the wine as extremely rare.

## Tasting notes

Deep, very intense ruby red with violet tinges. Aromas of wilted rose, red fruit and plum, with notes of chocolate. Pleasant acidity balanced with body and round tannins on the palate.

## Food pairings

Game stews and legume soups; the estate also suggests it with roasted chestnuts.