Rovescala is called the city of wine and its name resounds in the DOC area of the Oltrepò Pavese.

Our roots are here and this territory feeds our passion: a passion called Fortesi Winery.

Four generations of winemakers have been working this land: its vines, extended for 5 hectares and south-east exposed, are Croatina (60%), Barbera (20%) and local varieties (20%), all trained by the Guyot system.

Working these vineyards has been a challenge and a labour of love at the same time.
A challenge, because the intention was to immediately improve the quality of the wines by increasing their body and improving their colour and persistence by a proper aging in oak casks.
A labour of love, because the work was set in absolute respect of the traditions and the peculiarities of the terroir of Rovescala.

The result of our efforts has been achieved under the guidance of a threefold motto: nature, simplicity and uniqueness.

For this reason, the basis of our quality wines is the grape: grapes are picked from selected vineyards (cru), under strict agronomic and oenological controls.

Our wines are a natural product, "son" of the land and local traditions. The quality of our wines relies exclusively on the quality of the grapes, and not on chemical devices or 'cellar tricks'.

We are proud of our wine, because it is genuine, because it is easily drinkable and because it goes well with the typical and true tastes of the tradition. Tastes that will never disappoint your palate.

It isn't therefore a market strategy that guides the production of the Fortesi Winery, but a true love for the wine and a will to achieve a constant improvement, keeping our bottles away from the global homologation of tastes and the ups and downs of fashions.

Those who drink our wine will know that they will never be betrayed.

Filippo Fortin
Elena Franco