The colour is medium amber. On the nose marzipan, dates and dried fruits under spirit. In the mouth sapid, warm and slightly bitter. The aftertaste last for quite a while.
According to the DOC rules, Malvasia di Bosa is made with at least 95% Malvasia di Sardegna grapes. In the case of this Riserva made by Emidio Oggianu, 100%. The wine is subject to ageing under the flor, a film of yeast that grows over the wine and protect it partially (but not totally) from oxidation. The process is similar to the one used to produce Sherry and Vin Jaune. The wine is aged in small oak and chestnut casks.
I visited Emidio Oggianu in November, while taking holidays is Sardegna. Emidio is very secretive about the exact method he uses to produce his Riserva, but he obviously ages it for far more that the minimum two years (one of which in wood) needed for the Riserva designation. The vintage he currently sells is this 2012.
For this 50 cl bottle signed by the producer, I paid 30 EUR at the winery.
Country: Italy
Region: Sardinia
Grapes: Malvasia di Sardegna
Type: White
Vintage: 2012
Producer: Emidio Oggianu
Price range: Premium (30-50 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 3/5