Planargia and its wines

The Planargia is a historic winegrowing area of Central-western Sardinia, in the province of Oristano and overlooking the Sea of Sardinia.
Its name means “widened plain” and refers to a plateau sloping gently towards the coast, between Bosa and Macomer, characterised by gentle hills and volcanic soils.

The area

The area enjoys a a maritime Mediterranean climate, with hot summers tempered by sea breezes and mild winters, conditions that allow optimal ripening of the grapes and the production of wines with a strong identity.

The Planargia is particularly known for the production of Malvasia di Bosa, one of the most iconic and rarest wines of Sardinia, which can be dry, sweet or fortified.

What is the Planargia wine district?

The DOC Malvasia di Bosa, established in 1972, is the main appellation of Planargia and covers the municipalities of Bosa, Magomadas, Modolo, Suni, Tinnura, Flussio, Tresnuraghes and part of the territory of Macomer.

The most representative types are:

• Malvasia di Bosa Secco → elegant and mineral

• Malvasia di Bosa Dolce and Liquoroso → broad, complex, a wine for contemplation

• White and red IGT Planargia wines, often from native and international grape varieties

Characteristics of Planargia Wines

Colour

• Whites (Malvasia di Bosa): Golden straw yellow with amber highlights

• Local reds: Bright ruby red, with garnet nuances as it evolves

Aromas

• Malvasia di Bosa: Almond, honey, white flowers, dried fruit and nuts, saline notes

• Other wines: Ripe fruit, Mediterranean herbs, light spices

Palate

• Dry: Fresh, savoury, elegant

• Sweet/Fortified: Velvety, persistent, with the slightly bitter finish typical of Malvasia

• Local reds: Moderately structured, fresh, food-friendly

Typical Grape Varieties of the Planargia

White Grape

• Malvasia di Sardegna (Malvasia di Bosa) – the signature grape variety

• Vermentino

• Chardonnay, Trebbiano (in small part)

Black Grape

• Cannonau

• Monica

• Bovale Sardo

Why choose a wine from the Planargia?

• To discover the Malvasia di Bosa, a rare wine with a strong Sardinian identity

• For the the versatility of the styles, from fresh dry wines to sweet meditation wines

• For thethe authenticity of the local area, still tied to rural, craft traditions

• For unique pairings with bottarga, shellfish, aged pecorino cheeses and typical Sardinian desserts