Boca

Overview

Type appellation — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high

Country IT — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high

GI designation PDO — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high

GI file number PDO-IT-A1074 — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high

Registered 1973-09-18 — source: geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia / national registers); confidence: high

Specification: http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/395;http:/www.regione.piemonte.it/agri/viticoltura/politiche/dwd/disciplinari/boca.pdf

Appellation Rules

  • Minimum aging: 34 months (in legno) — source: disciplinare di produzione (MASAF), p. 4; confidence: high

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  • Permitted styles: Boca, Boca riserva — source: disciplinare di produzione (MASAF), p. 1; confidence: high

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  • Permitted varieties: Red: Nebbiolo 70–90% (principal), Vespolina (accessory) | Red: Nebbiolo 70–90% (principal), Vespolina (accessory) — source: disciplinare di produzione (MASAF), p. 1; confidence: high

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  • Production zone communes: Barengo, Boca, Bogogno, Borgomanero, Briona, Cavaglietto, Cavaglio d'Agogna, Cavallirio, Cressa, Cureggio, Fara Novarese, Fontaneto d'Agogna, Gattico, Ghemme, Grignasco, Maggiora, Marano Ticino, Mezzomerico, Oleggio, Prato Sesia, Romagnano Sesia, Sizzano, Suno, Vaprio d'Agogna, Veruno, Agrate Conturbia, Gattinara, Roasio, Lozzolo, Serravalle Sesia, Lessona, Masserano, Brusnengo, Curino, Villa del Bosco, Sostegno, Cossato, Mottalciata, Candelo, Quaregna, Cerreto Castello, Valdengo, Vigliano Biellese — source: disciplinare di produzione (MASAF), p. 3; confidence: high

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Wines in this region (7)

Producers with wines linked to this region:

Provenance & Sources

Registration metadata is drawn from the appellation's geographical-indication register (eAmbrosia and its underlying national instruments -- MASAF disciplinari, INAO cahiers des charges). Appellation rules, where shown, cite the exact document and page they were read from; see the EID contract for how to verify independently.

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