MALVASIA DI BOSA – A JOURNEY THROUGH TASTE

The wine that smells of Sardinia

A TREASURE TO DISCOVER

If there’s one experience you can’t miss during your holiday at Villa Puttu, it’s tasting Malvasia di Bosa. This white wine is fragrant and enveloping. It’s one of the culinary excellences of western Sardinia. You’re fortunate to stay right in the heart of its homeland.

WHAT IS MALVASIA DI BOSA?

Malvasia di Bosa DOC is a white wine produced exclusively from Malvasia grapes. The grapes grow in the vineyards surrounding the town.

Wine characteristics:
– Color: Straw yellow, sometimes golden
– Aroma: Aromas of almond, honey, white flowers, and ripe fruit
– Flavor: Smooth, enveloping, persistent
WHERE MALVASIA IS GROWN
The vineyards are located on the hills around Magomadas, Bosa, Modolo, and Tresnuraghes. This area has an ideal microclimate for vines, with sun, sea breezes, and calcareous soils.
Strolling through the local streets, you’ll see rows of vines. The vines alternate with centuries-old olive trees. This landscape speaks to centuries of tradition. WHERE TO TASTE MALVASIAIn Magomadas, you’ll find these places:
Planargia Wine Museum
The museum is housed in an elegant historic building. It tells the story of local viticulture.
Wine Shops
Here, you can taste different interpretations of Malvasia.

Open Cellars

You can speak directly with the producers.
Tasting evenings are organized throughout the year. There are stands selling typical products and shows. HOW TO PAIR MALVASIA: Type of Malvasia Suggested Pairing: Dry Malvasia Seafood appetizers, shellfish, grilled fish, fresh cheesesSweet Malvasia Dry pastries, seadas (a type of biscuit), amaretti biscuits, blue cheesesTry it at sunset. Sit on the veranda of Villa Puttu. Pair it with carasau bread and pecorino cheese. This experience will remain in your memory.

HARVEST TIME

If you stay between late August and September, you can witness the harvest. You can even participate. Some producers offer vineyard tours. They also organize harvesting activities. This is an even more authentic experience.

OUR ADVICE

Don’t leave without tasting Malvasia di Bosa. It’s the flavor of our land. It’s the flavor of our history. It’s the flavor of our hospitality.
Take home a bottle. Or bring two. Every sip will bring back memories of this vacation.

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