# Boca (Barbaglia)

> Red, Boca DOC by [Barbaglia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/barbaglia.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/boca-d-o-c).

- **Producer:** Barbaglia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Boca DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo, Vespolina, Uva Rara
- **Production area:** Boca, Maggiora, Cavallirio, Prato Sesia, Grignasco (Piedmont)
- **Soil:** Pink porphyry, rich in minerals; rock more compact at higher altitude and more friable lower down (as described for the Boca zone on the wine page)
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Boca DOC red, 13% vol; the shop lists the 2020 vintage. The producer's page describes the denomination as a Nebbiolo-based blend with Vespolina and Uva rara and the mineral porphyry soils of the area.

## Tasting notes

The Boca D.O.C. reveals a garnet red color, with complex aromas of dried roses, red cherry, and earthy undertones, complemented by a hint of black pepper. On the palate, it is bold and structured, with firm tannins and a long, savory finish.
[Profiles: bold, dry, tannic, complex, structured, spicy]