Gourmet products local specialties and wines Southwest

The Orro family invites you to discover Sardinian tradition through wine and gastronomy. Three generations live and work on this agricultural estate, which has won us over. Vernaccia, passito (a dessert wine with bewitching aromas) and all the good vintages rub shoulders here with typical recipes: crushed olives with wild fennel, olive cream, artichoke cream, eggplant cream, wild asparagus cream, lemon pepper cream... All the products on offer are of the highest quality, and the recipes of yesteryear are truly brought to life. To be visited and tasted without moderation!

Cantina Contini is an institution in Sardinia: you can't leave the island without visiting it. Proud of its traditions and origins, the estate is nonetheless a forward-looking enterprise, whose wines regularly win awards. The wines are subtle and refined... fascinating! You're in the kingdom of Vernaccia, the grape variety from which a famous oxidative wine is made, a Petit Futé favorite. The emotion continues when you visit the century-old tuns. A unique place, a magical moment.

Vini, liquori e spiriti di Sardegna. Spirit of Sardinia, rather. Silvio Carta is a man who does not leave anyone indifferent and the wines he produces are in his image: refined and gourmet. The estate is almost a hundred years old and the work pays off: awards rain down on this estate which, without sacrificing quality, has played the card of modernity and diversity. But we are here to taste the famous Vernaccia, an oxidative white wine whose most precious ingredient is the time spent aging in the barrel which reveals the power and complexity of this wine.

Here, in the heart of the pedestrian streets of the historic center, is a place dedicated to the food industry where you will find the best of Sardinian gastronomy. And it is not a tourist trap, the prices are adjusted and the quality is really there. You can even have lunch on the terrace or simply enjoy an espresso. The smiling staff will not hesitate to let you taste a piece of cheese or cold cuts if you are not sure. If you want to bring back fresh products, you can vacuum-pack them. An address to remember!

It all began in 2009 when Roberto landed on the island and founded Sant'Andre, which at the time was dedicated to fruit and vegetable production. In 2019, Roberto's passion for vineyards became his profession. Today, all vegetable, fruit, olive and vine production is carried out without chemical inputs, to allow the soil and the plant to express themselves freely. More than a wine, Roberto's wines are a way of life, a philosophy based on love of the land and the Sulcis region. We love them without moderation!

Sapori e Tradizioni is like an Ali Baba's cave: you can find everything and above all only good and beautiful things. From the excellent wines of the region to jewelry, cheese and olive oil, you can't help but find what you want. It is almost a concept store and quality is put forward. We really liked the welcome and the kindness with which they guide you in your purchases. And in addition, they speak French. This kind of store is rather unique in Gonnesa and we took the opportunity to do our souvenir shopping there.

Nuovo Consorzio Pontis, sole concessionaire of the Pontis lagoon, is a 2,230-hectare fishing complex founded in 1993 by the union of 11 fishermen's cooperatives that have always operated in the Cabras lagoon. The fishermen manage the plant, the conservation and marketing of the catch, as well as the production of the two main flagship products, bottarga (mullet bottarga) and smoked mullet fillet. And let's not forget the restaurant, serving the finest lagoon and seafood.

Opened in 1960, this winery placed the Carignano del Sulcis vineyards on the wine map of Sardinia. With the 1984 vintage was born the island's first barrel-matured red, the Santadi Terre Brune, with a velvety palate and notes of red fruit (plum, blueberry), tobacco and chocolate. The guided tour of the cellars will allow you to discover a wide range of wines: wines of excellence, including several award-winning wines, vin de garde or table wine and even sparkling wine and grappa. The cellar will make sure to accompany all your desires. Visits and tastings on reservation.

This cooperative, a little lost in the hills, will delight olive oil lovers. The cooperative members welcome you and explain all the secrets of the olive. The cooperative, created in 1956, has 360 members, who cultivate about 60,000 trees on an area of 4.50 ^km2. The particular morphology of the territory, its altitude and proximity to the sea and the excellent quality of the olive trees are the main factors that contribute to the production of an oil of extraordinary quality. Inexpensive and delicious!

This historic bakery has been interested in the specialties of the region since 1945. We love its slow-rising sourdough bread, its crispy ciabattas with soft crumb that come in many different varieties. The bakery also offers a few cakes that are well worth a visit. Jam and almond biscuits or pani'e saba are a must. The latter is the traditional cake of Quartu prepared for all festivities between All Saints' Day and Easter, based on dried fruit and grape must.

Under a small blue cloud, the artisanal ice-cream parlour Dulcis in Fundo spreads out its tubs filled with airy, colourful ice creams. These homemade ice creams are considered the best in Pula. The portions are generous and the prices modest. The wide variety of flavours will please all members of the family. The classic chocolate, the surprising strawberry-tomato, the refreshing lemon, the sardonic myrtle or the summery apricot are among the best-sellers. The most daring - and hungry - will be tempted by Nutella.

Just a stone's throw from the Villasimius Archaeological Museum, this glacier offers a beautiful variety of flavours behind a discreet façade. Don't miss the big white cone on a blue background and enter this shop with ice creams made from natural products. The "km 0" is advocated there, which means that the ice creams are produced, sold and eaten locally. They are hidden in opaque refrigerated containers. So you have to be able to decipher the labels to start salivating. The flavours change every day with the seasons.

La Sabbiosa is the only certified organic estate on the island. These are small plots of less than a hectare, surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and wild plants that preserve the local biodiversity. The challenge was to produce a modern wine from an ancestral vineyard. The furniture in the cellar and reception areas is mainly made from recycled and reclaimed materials and objects. In summer, we organize sunset aperitifs and meals in the vineyards. The welcome is as warm and delicate as the wines themselves.

In one of the regions of Sardinia where gastronomic traditions are a religion, you can't miss the local market where the best producers are gathered. At the heart of Oristano's newly restructured and modernized market halls, you'll also find a restaurant, an exhibition hall, a multi-purpose hall and, last but not least, a children's playground. This is the realm of fish, shellfish and the famous bottarga. You'll find everything you need to bring back authentic souvenirs at a good price.