Winery · Bosa and the Planargia
Su Camasinu, Osteria della Malvasia
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Open in the morning and at the end of the afternoon; hours change in spring and winter, so call beforehand. Guided tastings by reservation.
The Columbu winery
Su Camasinu means, in Bosa speech, the storeroom where wine is kept. That is exactly what it is: the old cellar of the Columbu family, in the historic centre, where for years their Malvasia was made, turned into a small wine bar with a counter and tables under the vault. It is the official sales point of the Cantina Giovanni Battista Columbu, one of the houses with the longest history in Malvasia di Bosa: Giovanni Battista Columbu, a teacher who came to Bosa in the late 1950s, was one of the drivers of the designation of origin, recognised in 1972.
What to drink
Here you come to drink Malvasia. The Columbus make two: the Malvasia di Bosa Riserva, dry, an oxidative wine that ages at least two or three years in chestnut barrels under a veil of yeasts, with aromas of almond and toasted hazelnut and between 16 and 17 degrees; and the Alvarega, the sweet version, fresher and fruitier. Ask for a glass of each to understand the difference.
They also have wines from small Sardinian producers of the island's main grapes, and accompany them with boards of regional cured meats and cheeses, always artisan-made. Everything in the shop can be tasted and bought: oils, honey, Sardinian breads. If you take bottles, they ship.
Guided tastings are booked by phone or email, at a time to be agreed, for one person or for groups.
What it costs
Its website does not publish prices. It is a place for a glass and a board, not for a full meal: expect mid-range spending, and ask the price of the guided tasting when you book.
Getting there and hours
It is at Via del Carmine 104, in Sa Costa. From the Carmine square, facing the church, take the street on the right and walk about 150 metres. From Corso Vittorio Emanuele, at the church with a clock on its façade, climb Via del Seminario for about 200 metres. It is open from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:30 to 20:30; in spring and winter the hours may change, so call beforehand. The family also has a small albergo diffuso, Aghinas, on the Carmine square.
What to order: a glass of the Columbus' Malvasia di Bosa Riserva, the dry one, and another of the Alvarega, the sweet one, with a board of Sardinian cheeses and cured meats
Practical details
- Phone
- +39 339 573 1677
- [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun10:00–14:00 and 17:30–20:30
- Cuisine
- Sardinian wines, cheeses and cured meats
House specialities
- Malvasia di Bosa Riserva
- Alvarega, Malvasia di Bosa dolce
- Tagliere di salumi e formaggi sardi
- Miele e pani sardi
Tips
- Try both Malvasias The dry and the sweet are very different wines.
- Come before dinner From 17:30 to 20:30 is aperitivo time.
- Book the guided tasting At the counter you can taste without an appointment; the guided one needs a reservation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Su Camasinu?
The wine bar of the Columbu winery in the old family cellar in the centre of Bosa.
What are the hours?
From 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:30 to 20:30; it may change in spring and winter.
Can I eat?
Boards of Sardinian cheeses and cured meats to go with the wine.
Do they do guided tastings?
Yes, by reservation by phone or email.
