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Boca

Boca is a red wine from the hills of Novara in northern Piedmont, Italy, made mainly from Nebbiolo. It is typically medium-bodied, with red cherry, rose and dried herbs, high acidity and firm tannin.

Where it is

Map data: Candiago; Natural Earth

At a glance

Grape
A blend, usually led by Nebbiolo with Vespolina or Uva Rara
Where
Hills of Novara, Alto Piemonte, northern Italy
In the glass
  • High acidity
  • Firm tannin
  • Cherry, dried herbs

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