Bosa Wine Festival 2026: program and practical information

The Bosa Wine Festival returns to the medieval town of Bosa (Oristano) on 23 and 24 May 2026. This two-day event features wine tastings, local food, artisan stalls and traditional music, with the tasting route set along Via Canonico Gavino Nino near the Malaspina Castle.

At a glance

• What: wine festival with about 25 wineries, exhibitors, street food and folk performances;
• Where: Bosa (province of Oristano), historic center and tasting route around Castello Malaspina;
• When: 23 and 24 May 2026;
• Entry: free access to the exhibition area; tasting kit sold separately (€20 standard, €15 presale + fee);
• Highlights: Sardinian wines, national and Spanish labels, traditional music and a food truck offering local specialties.

Detailed program

• Saturday, 23 May
  • 18:00 – Opening and inauguration in Via Canonico Gavino Nino;
  • 18:15 – Start of the tasting route with 25 wineries and exhibitors;
  • 19:00 – Live music with Aurora Contini (guitar) and Eleonora Sanna (drum), itinerant performances and traditional songs; folk group "Ballerinas Sindiesas" on site;
  • Until 01:00 – Tastings, street food and exhibitors; closing of the first evening with a final toast.
• Sunday, 24 May
  • 10:00 – Food area and exhibitors open;
  • 16:00 – Accordion performance by Antonio Tanca;
  • 17:00 – Resumption of tastings;
  • 23:30 – Festival closing and farewell toast.

Tickets and rules

Entrance to the event area is free. To taste wines you must purchase a tasting kit, which includes:

• a branded glass;
• a glass holder;
• 6 tastings of your choice at the winery stands.

The kit price is €20; presale price €15 (plus commission). Discounts for organized groups (minimum 15 people) are available by contacting the organisers. Alcohol service is prohibited to under-18s.

What to expect on the route

The tasting route features a selection of local and international wines: Cannonau and Vermentino from Sardinia, notable labels from Tuscany and Friuli, northern sparkling wines and a selection of Spanish producers. Local food offerings include Bosan seafood specialties, pecorino cheeses made from raw milk, artisanal cured meats and traditional sweets. The food truck "Mangia Vagabondo" will also serve regional sandwiches and snacks.

Visit Bosa: tips

Combine the festival with a stroll through the historic center (Sa Costa), a visit to Castello Malaspina for panoramic views, and a walk along the Temo river to see the old tanning workshops. The town is perfect for photos and short walks among colorful buildings and narrow streets.

How to get there and accommodation

• From Cagliari / southern Sardinia: take the SS131, exit at Macomer and follow signs for Bosa via SS129bis;
• From Sassari / Alghero: the scenic coastal SP49 is recommended;
• Accommodation: hotels, B&Bs and holiday homes in the historic center; book in advance for the festival weekend.

Contacts and more information

For updates and organizational details contact:
Phone: +39 376 0050630 | +39 333 8147870
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]

Plan your visit to taste Sardinian wines and enjoy local culture in a unique historic setting. Invite friends and book ahead where needed.

Where it is

Location: Via Canonico Gavino Nino, 09089 Bosa OR, Italia

Coordinates: 40.2963974, 8.5041733

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