DOC · since 1973
Boca
Wine · PDO · 5 municipalities
Unlike neighbouring Alto Piemonte appellations like Gattinara or Lessona which permit single-varietal Nebbiolo, the Boca DOC mandates a distinct blending profile. Across five designated municipalities, including Grignasco and Maggiora, producers must accompany a minimum of 70 percent Nebbiolo (Spanna) with at least 10 percent Vespolina and Uva Rara. This red wine—with no permitted white or rosé styles—requires a minimum ageing period of 34 months, including 18 months in wood. This lengthy process yields a dry, sapid, harmonic, and appropriately tannic wine with characteristic, fine, and ethereal aromas, showing a ruby red color with garnet reflections.
Nebbiolo (Spanna) 70%3 yrs ageing12% vol min80 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- ruby red with garnet reflections
- Taste
- dry, savory, harmonious, pleasantly tannic
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boca produced?
- Boca is produced in 5 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Boca, Cavallirio, Grignasco, Maggiora and more.
- What grape is Boca made from?
- Boca is made from Nebbiolo (Spanna) (min 70%), Vespolina e Uva rara (Bonarda novarese), da sole o congiuntamente (min 10%).
- How long must Boca age?
- Boca must age at least 34 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Boca?
- The minimum alcohol content of Boca is 12% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.