Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 10 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled steak
The producer's own suggested pairing for this structured blend. -
Torta al testo with sausage
A food-friendly Umbrian red for everyday cooking. -
Aged caciotta
A firmer cheese matches the wine's structure.
History
Boccatone unites Montefalco's local grape varieties in a traditional-style DOC blend at Tabarrini.
Facts
- Producer
- Tabarrini · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (60%), Sagrantino (15%), Barbera (25%)
- Classification
- Montefalco Rosso DOC
- Oak
- Minimum 24 months in French oak barrels, plus 12 months in bottle
- Price
- EUR18-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-10 years from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
Frequently asked about Boccatone
What does Boccatone taste like?
Boccatone is a Montefalco DOC classic at Tabarrini, blending Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Barbera from vines at 420 metres.
When should I drink Boccatone?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 5-10 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Boccatone?
Best with Grilled steak and Torta al testo with sausage and Aged caciotta.