Red

Boca

By Poderi Garona, Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy

Poderi Garona Boca

The estate's Boca, a Nebbiolo, Vespolina and Uva Rara blend from the Garona sub-area, aged at least 18 months in Slavonian oak.

Tasting notes

Garnet red with light orange reflections. Intense, complex, floral and spicy bouquet. Warm on the palate, with good balance between freshness and softness, rightly tannic and persistent.

Pairs well with

Typical salami, stuffed pasta, braised meats, game, roasts and mature cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Boca DOC
Grape
Nebbiolo 70%, Vespolina 20%, Uva Rara 10%
Production area
Alto Piemonte, municipality of Boca, Garona sub-area, province of Novara
Harvest
Beginning to mid October, once the grapes are fully ripe; bunches are picked into boxes of about 20 kg and selected by hand
Vinification
Careful pressing with destemming at low speed, fermentation at controlled temperature. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for no less than 18 months (24 months for the riserva), then a further 12 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
16-18 °C

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