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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!

In an alley behind the arcades of La Marina, don't miss this shop. It sells high quality and fine handcrafted products. Everything is sourced 100% Sardinian, from sheep's or goat's milk to the meat used for salting. This is the place to come to buy genuine Sardinian pecorino, which is offered at different stages of maturation. The cured meats, perfectly seasoned and dried, look good. Wines, pasta, preserves, sweets and cakes, you can't fail to find what you are looking for.

The Bernardi family offers the best gastronomic specialties of the region. You can find the flavors of South Tyrol here, sausages, cheeses, smoked fish, wines, etc. You come here to shop and pack your suitcase with Tyrolean gastronomic delights to take home. But if you want to try out the house specialties right away, you can stop by the wine bar enoteca ristorante (at no. 6 Via Stuck) for a wine tasting, accompanied by tasty South Tyrolean cold cuts.

This cooperative company has been awarded many times with the best distinctions and produces olive oils in the respect of the artisanal tradition. The fruits are cold pressed. The result is a quality product, fragrant and tasty. Available in bottles or cans, of different qualities according to the use, you can slip it into your suitcase or have it delivered to your home. Honey and soaps are also produced.

"Durke" means "sweet" in Sardinian. In a pedestrian street near the Marina, Marie-Antoinette welcomes you in her small store full of treasures to taste: amarettes (macaroons), zilicas (honey, semolina and almonds), pardulas (ricotta and saffron) to name just a few of the 18 delights. You are in an artisanal cookie factory which perpetuates the tradition since half a century and which proposes a beautiful panel of products without gluten and containing 100 % natural ingredients. For the record, these cookies can be enjoyed as far away as America!

The excellence of Sardinian sheep's cheese made with top quality products, passion and tradition have distinguished the Pistis family for over 50 years. The processing area for sheep products is just a stone's throw from the pastures to guarantee a product that is always fresh, "from our hands to your table", as the Pistis proudly say. During the processing of the milk, depending on its maturation, three types of cheese are produced: cacciota (similar to tome), ricotta and casaggedu (typical fresh cheese). Everything is delicious!

A small forneria in Cremona's historic center, where you can find pizza or focaccia to take away for a quick lunch. The quality is top-notch, the service friendly and all at reasonable prices. For dessert or a snack, the cookies and pastries are excellent. A word of advice: try the torta Cremona.A Cremona speciality, this tart made with almonds and jam is a real delight! A good idea for a souvenir to pack in your suitcase, alongside the indisputable local torrone .

What could be better than getting your cured meats or wine directly from the source? This farm, somewhat lost in the countryside north of Oliena, produces excellent cured meats,including delicious raw hams and smoked bacon. In the cellar, the Puddu family's organic wines are excellent. From cannonau grapes, they produce the Tiscali rosé and the nepente, with its dark red colour. But the local curiosity is the "blanc de noir", obtained from the delicate pressing of red grapes of local origin.

Tonio Moi is a special character in Sardinia, who has elevated the local charcuterie tradition to an art form. Passionate and truly in love with the authentic product while considering animal welfare, he would spend hours talking to you about his craft. We love his products, of course, but tasting them at his table and with him in the drying room, with hanging hams as chandeliers, is a rare and inimitable moment! You won't find better cured meats anywhere on the island. More than an encounter, it's an experience to be savored!

This winery has been in existence since 1956. With many years of experience acquired and passed on, Cantina Gallura produces wines of character that respect the terroir and the local grape varieties. It is the history of Sardinia that is told in the glasses. The estate is renowned for its vermentino, the only Sardinian wine protected by a DOC. With a beautiful collection of 7 different vermentino, from the small pleasure wine for the aperitif to the sparkling wine for the festive days, the estate knew how to take advantage of a white wine which can be worked in a simple or elegant way.

Family house run by Giovanni and Claudio, father and son. The products are as beautiful as they are good, they are made in the purest Sardinian tradition with great love and passion. When we came back from a swim in the Pelosa, we had a mega snack and enjoyed all the pastries. We loved the copuletta (a sponge cake with lemon), the ricotelle (with ricotta) or the amaretto (macaroon). The Demelas family also makes its own fresh pasta, including the famous malloreddus and culurginones. The welcome is warm.

Originally, the market of Sassari was held in Piazza Tola. After twenty years of unfinished projects and unfinished works, the Sassari municipal market opened in December 2012. The Sassari market, a high point of city life, has taken over Piazza Mercato where in the 17th century the slaughterhouses were located. Modern and functional, the new building covers more than 2,000^{square metres}; the food products arrive fresh from the countryside and the surrounding coasts. Not to be missed for a good glimpse of a colourful Sardinia.

Sardinia is famous for its pecorino cheese - the best in Italy, it seems. So why not go right to the source and visit a traditional cheese dairy? Just a few kilometers from Urzulei, this cheese dairy transforms goat's and sheep's milk into delicious cheeses. Elisabetta Arba inherited the business from her father and continues the tradition. Pecorino and capra (goat's cheese) are available all year round. Production takes place between August and December, when it's possible to visit the factory.

Olivina is a jewel to be tasted and a project born from a passion for the territory, a conscious diet and the protection of the environment. Stefania has been able to honor this fruit by developing several product lines: olive oil (extra virgin, which is an olive juice), cosmetics (soap, lipstick, face and body creams) and gift baskets. Olivina offers activities such as olive pruning and soap making. She opens her doors to your curiosity to tell the story of the oil with tours for children or adults.

The Vermentino cooperative ensures a renowned production and actively participates in the fame of Gallura wines. The bottles and labels are elegant. The vermentino is of course honoured in the Funtanaliras cuvée, and more original in the late harvest version for the Arakéna cuvée. As for the reds, they are made by blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cagnulari for the Galana and by using a single variety of Cannonau for the Tamara. The winery also offers a myrtle liqueur and a white or barrel-aged grappa.

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.

This legendary bakery opened its doors in Cagliari more than a century ago. Four generations have succeeded one another in the bakery to produce airy soft breads, generous panettone breads and fruit tarts from the orchard. Among the mouth-watering specialities, natural sourdough bread, fresh pasta, almond crunchy bread and pizza on the side are all the rage. The latest project is a vegetable garden to supply the bakery with fresh fruit and vegetables. Numerous other outlets in the city and in Sardinia, including Via Mameli 224.

A very small gelateria but one of the most appreciated in the city. The very original perfumes follow recipes that have been around for a long time, using only fresh products. We advise you to taste apple-cinnamon, pear with walnuts, banana with caramel and walnuts, chocolate with chilli or orange. For the more adventurous, there are even more unusual flavours, such as beer, pardula (Sardinian cupcake), tzatzíki, or wild fennel granita. Aresu also makes refreshing granites from March to October.

The two big red blinds with hoops protect the window and the bottles of this wine cellar from the burning sun. You will be received here with a smile. The owner will guide you in your choices and help you determine which Dorgali wine best suits your palate. He also organises tastings of the best local wines. But he doesn't limit himself to the wines of the city. You can buy white vermentino from Gallura, artisanal myrtle liqueur or grappa.

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.

The wide range of opening hours of this ice cream parlour confirms that ice cream is no joke in Italy. You have to be able to satisfy your cravings at any time! Located on the large Umberto I square, BellaMia catches the eye with its landscaped terrace, its artificial grass and its plastic plants. The setting is a bit kitschy, but that doesn't matter because the ice creams are delicious and prepared in a traditional way. The many flavours of the day are kept in stainless steel jars, protected from the light. All you have to do is choose.

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.

Cannoncinois one of Milan's favorite pastries. These little rolls of puff pastry with pastry cream are irresistible. Serge has made a name for himself among the Lombardy capital's many pastry shops with his " gourmet " cannoncini, often cited as one of Milan's best. These are filled on the spot with crème pâtissière, pistachio or sabayon. The patisserie also offers excellent macaroons and, during the festive season, the unmissable panettone. All to eat in or take away.

Since 1967, a triumph of charcuterie, cheeses and mostarde have been on display for the enjoyment of gourmets and gourmands alike. It's an old-fashioned shop that looks like something out of a Cinecittà film, and it's worth visiting just to feel that the past isn't totally gone. Salame and culatello mantovano, as well as the very, very hot fruit mustards, are the must-try specialties to fill your basket with. Giovanni, the owner, will be happy to advise you.

The pride of this cellar is its barrel, said to be the largest in Europe, with a capacity of 60,000 litres and a diameter of about 4 m. Its excellent wines graced the table of Emperor Franz Joseph. The vineyards have been cultivated on both sides of the river in South Tyrol for four generations. Today, their vineyards also extend along the steep banks of the Moselle and into the heart of the Trentino mountains. Separate winemaking for historic plots. The heritage of the ancestors that combines love of nature and innovation.

The best pastry shop in Crema, where the inhabitants of the town have been buying Sunday cakes and pastries for years. Its traditional cake, the spongarda, a cake filled with candied fruit and jam, is always appreciated for the quality of its ingredients. A few tables, on the terrace or inside, allow you to take a break for a coffee or a cappuccino, from breakfast to evening. The morning buns are well filled, the fruit tarts are very creamy and the shortbread delicious!

The Dorgali area is ideal for growing cannonau, the Sardinian grape variety that produces delicious red wines. The Dorgali cooperative was founded in 1953 and brings together the winegrowers of the region. It covers almost 650 hectares of land in the surrounding mountains, and the grapes are always harvested by hand. The wines of this cooperative have been awarded in numerous agricultural competitions, both in Italy and abroad. The greatest pride of these men is the "Cangrande" medal awarded by the President of the Republic in 2016.

Almost a hundred different cheeses from Italy and elsewhere, not to mention a vast selection of charcuterie in this delicatessen a few steps from the centre. The team knows each cheese or sausage by name and will tell you its story. To bring home good regional products. Good idea: the address also sells bread, so ask for a panino to be made, topped with the shop's delicacies.

If you want to go on a picnic or a hike with Trentino cold cuts and cheeses, this is the place to stock up on good local products. And if you're going shopping, you might as well pack your suitcase back home with some regional gastronomic delights to offer to your family and friends or to yourself. Speck, prosciutto and other pork or deer sausages, but also dried mushrooms, polenta, olives, jams, tea and of course good local wine. You will be spoilt for choice...

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.

Since 1976, the Ficini family has been running this bakery, which attracts the gourmet Turinese to this street in the San Salvario district. And it's easy to see why, when you see the delicacies coming out of the ovens! It's the perfect place to pack a picnic and head to the nearby Valentino Park, to enjoy the greenery and sunshine while watching the squirrels frolic about. A word of advice: try the real grissini, especially the rye ones, but after that you won't be able to accept the industrial versions!

One of the institutions of artisan Venetian ice cream, not to be missed under any circumstances (like everything else, by the way). The chocolate flavor is literally to... fall down! The address has a little bit of 1970s glamour, with its large terrace on the Campo and its tables in the sun, as well as its ice cream sundaes that you would see in a vintage series: peach Melba, banana chocolate, and coffee sabayon, served with whipped cream and homemade wafers. Something to feast on at any time of the day. The café also serves sandwiches for a quick meal on the go.

This shop is located a few steps from the Basilica of St. Anthony. It houses one of the best ice cream parlors in Padua, if not the best. Everything is made with fresh products: milk, cream, eggs, sugar and first choice fruits. On the menu are fruit specialties and small ice cream pastries. Try the zaeti ice cream, made with typical local cakes. You will also find XXL treats, like these cookie cups filled with ice cream and various toppings. Mention for the containers, ultra original for some.

Another gourmet spot in the city center for a sweet break. A must-see address a few steps south of Prato della Valle for its brioche alla crema and for its cornetti (croissants) filled with jam or chocolate, which are exceptional. In fact, the address is in full swing at breakfast time, a meal that Italians traditionally like to have at the local bar. Try the almond cake, or the Viennese Sacher cake (chocolate cake filled with jam), one of the house specialties!

In one of the narrow streets in the heart of Trastevere, this biscottificio doesn't look like much at first glance. However,is over one hundred years old and produces over fifty different types of cookie by hand. There's no cream here, just the dry cookies Italians love: Frappe and castagnole during Carnival, brutti ma buoni, tozzetti con le mandorle all year round... These are just some of the sweet treats on offer in this Ali Baba's cave of cookies. Ideal for a quick snack in the neighborhood.

An incredible chocolate factory very close to all the city's points of interest, with an infinite choice of confectionery, sweets of all kinds, multiple and varied chocolates with surprising combinations of tastes: and, to tell the truth, everything is appetizing! A veritable paradise for gourmets young and old, from which you won't escape unscathed... You can also visit the laboratory where these sweets are made, which is also located in Turin. Don't hesitate to try it out, alone or with others, it's really worth it!

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.

Behind its appearance as a simple family wine bar, this establishment located next to Piazza della Repubblica hides a beautiful collection of Italian and international wines for all budgets. Other alcohols such as cognac, rum or whisky are also available. The boss will be able to guide you according to your wishes. Gourmet baskets that contain countless Italian sweets, especially during the holidays, can be very good memories. Possibility of home delivery and shipping worldwide. To discover.

La Drogheria, the renowned cocktail bar in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, has given birth to this boutique where you'll find the finest wines, the rarest spirits, as well as a variety of high-quality coffees, cacao, spices and dried fruits. All selected with the utmost rigor. Of course, it's the ideal place to choose a gift, but the place also organizes events, such as original, creative and innovative tastings, thanks to the active participation of renowned producers and top chefs.

Open since 1966, Martesana has five locations in Milan. It stands out for the quality of its pastries (awarded several national and international prizes), without being overpriced. Open all day, you can enjoy breakfast or a snack, indoors or on the terrace. The address is particularly renowned for its panettone, excellent with candied fruit. At Easter, you'll also fall for the colomba with its almond glaze, the Italian Easter dessert par excellence.

The Bomboi family farm produces mainly cheese. So far, so original. But the brothers have come up with the idea that, in addition to tastings and meals at the farm, you can also take part in cheese-making workshops. You spend a morning or a day learning all the secrets of milk, and leave with your own creation (of fromage frais). It's a great idea, and if you know anything about the Bomboi family, you're sure not to get bored. We really liked the family's pedagogical approach and their desire to pass on their knowledge.

Nearby "Su Nuraxi", in an unchanged agricultural and pastoral landscape, lies Tenuta Olianas with its 30 ha of vineyards, whose protagonists are Sardinia's indigenous grape varieties. As if to thumb its nose at modernity, Olianas has built its reputation on tried-and-tested ancestral methods: animal traction, biodynamics and amphora aging! The wine tourism offer is vast: winegrower dinners and lunches, vineyard walks, tastings... Innovation at Olianas goes beyond organic farming with bio-integration.

This is the right place to discover bottled Sardinia. The wine merchants know the typical wines on the tip of their taste buds. They will be able to recommend you cannonau, vermentino di Gallura, vernaccia di Oristano according to the pleasure you are looking for. You can also find myrtle liqueur, brandies or local beers. A plus and not the least, the pleasant setting with its sofas and deep armchairs suitable for tasting.

We'll happily overlook the French mistake to check if the pastries sold here are the best in town. In any case, they are very appetizing and rather pop. The red fruits colour the chocolate cakes covered with mocha cream, pecan and pistachio chips cover the hot muffins... For Easter, the house perpetuates the tradition of the dove, a large brioche flavoured with chocolate, pistachio or almond. In addition to the pastries, you can stop in this futuristic setting to have a snack on the go.

For over a century, Fermi has been the reference gourmet store in Treviso. Just behind the Pescheria, the displays of this beautiful store would make an ascetic's mouth water. You will find all the regional specialties in preserves and in the fresh section, without forgetting the best oils, wines and condiments from all over Italy. The famous red radish of Treviso in all its forms: in oil (sott'olio), spreadable or as a condiment for pasta. Small catering on the spot.

Welcome to North Sardinia's only artisanal French patisserie! Buttery Viennese pastries, exquisite cakes, macaroons and other delicious surprises that you can also enjoy on site in the pretty little tearoom. A real French breakfast to start the day. Yohann, you spoil us... The store was born of a love affair between a young Frenchman and a Sardinian woman. Our compatriot followed her to her island and seems very happy: a warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere and, above all, delicious treats! We just love it!

A picturesque market frequented by locals for foodstuffs, but also renowned for its stalls of bargain shoes sold at very good prices. If the Testaccio district is full of good addresses for lunch or dinner, you should know that its market is too. Mordi & Vai is one of the best sandwich shops in town! The bread is garnished with Roman specialties such as tripe or artichoke à la romaine. A great place to grab a bite to eat before visiting the neighborhood!