# Boca (Poderi Garona)

> Red, Boca DOC by [Poderi Garona](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/poderi-garona.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/poderi-garona-boca).

- **Producer:** Poderi Garona
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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