Malvasia di Bosa DOC

The Malvasia di Bosa DOC is one of the rarest and most fascinating appellations in Sardinia. Created in 1972, it protects wines made from Malvasia Bianca di Sardegna grown along the west coast, between Bosa and some neighbouring communes in the province of Oristano.

The DOC

This DOC is historically tied to the production of white wines with great personality, ranging from versions dry and savoury to interpretations sweet and oxidative, sometimes aged using traditional techniques similar to those of sherry.

Production area

• Region: Sardinia

• Province: Oristano

• Main municipalities: Bosa, Magomadas, Modolo, Tresnuraghes, Suni, Tinnura, Flussio

• Vineyard altitude: 50–300 m above sea level

• Climate: Mediterranean, with a strong maritime influence and constant winds

• Soils: sandy, limestone, rich in minerals

Grape variety

• Malvasia Bianca di Sardegna: minimum 95%

• Possible addition of other authorised local white varieties: max 5%

Styles and characteristics

Recommended pairings

• Blue and aged cheeses (sweet and oxidative versions)

• Mullet bottarga, smoked eel, flavourful fish dishes

• Sardinian almond-based sweets (amaretti, pardulas)

• White meat and game birds (in the dry versions)