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The 2010 vintage started off slowly with lots of rain and cool temperatures that got the season off to a late start. The summer season saw moderate temperatures that helped to further slow down fruit ripening, but a sudden wave of warm temperatures in September eventually brought sugar and phenolic ripeness to an optimal conclusion. Harvest for the 2010 Boca, a blend of 85% Nebbiolo and 15% Vespolina, took place on October 25th. Despite that gorgeous vintage DNA, this wine appeared a bit closed during our tasting, showing some reluctance to fully open. You get a touch of that candied fruit that we saw in the 2011 vintage; however, this expression is much more delicate, fragile and fine in terms of the palate. Indeed, the elegant nature of the mouthfeel is this wine's ace card.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Alto Piemonte is a region I very much believe in. I chose two Nebbiolo-based wines to move into reds, both of which I thought could work well with Saison’s transparent, pure cuisine. The 2010 Boca from Le Piane is absolutely gorgeous, as it always is. Rose petal, lavender and sweet cherry are all beautifully lifted in this slightly nervous, vibrant red.
Le Piane's 2010 Boca is once again striking. Translucent yet deep and wonderfully expressive the Boca shows just how expressive Nebbiolo and Vespolina can be here. Sweet red cherry, spice, tobacco and mint gradually blossom in a super-finessed yet deep wine with class and pedigree to burn. Tasted next to the 2011, the 2010 is quite a bit more reticent and in need of time in bottle. The classically austere style will hold considerable appeal to traditionalists. Over the last few months, the 2010 has developed nicely, but it still needs time. What a gorgeous wine it is.