# I Cheini (Fratelli Rovera Traversa 1816)

> Red, Barbera del Monferrato DOC by [Fratelli Rovera Traversa 1816](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fratelli-rovera-traversa-1816.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fratelli-rovera-traversa-1816-i-cheini).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Rovera Traversa 1816
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera del Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Own vineyards around Spigno Monferrato (AL), above 350 m
- **Soil:** Soils enriched by sandstone sediments from the first spurs of the Ligurian Apennines
- **Vinification:** Stainless steel tanks, oak barrels and bottle; long maceration on the skins.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Barbera from the oldest vineyards of the cellar, given a long maceration and oak ageing.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet veins. Intense nose of red fruit in alcohol, spice, cocoa, balsamic notes and Cuban cigar. Full, harmonious, warm and ripe.

## Food pairings

Game, braised meats and aged cheeses.