Gourmet products local specialties and wines Sardinia

Pinuccio Mangatia is the great-grandson of the founder of this typical grocery store. In 1922, Pietro Mangatia decided to promote the good local products of Osilo. He opens this shop which is passed on from generation to generation. Each owner puts his paw on it, and widens the range of products on offer. Today, you can find delicious Sardinian cold meats, beautiful well matured cheeses, but also products from the continent such as Parma ham or Reggiano parmesan cheese. A very good address to get good local products.

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.

Gianni Mele is an artist, or rather, a cheese goldsmith. This shepherd doesn't make his cheeses, he creates them! He's known and sold all over Italy and beyond. And his character has remained simple and endearing. His pecorino really does have a unique, inimitable taste. No two tomes are alike. We tasted the May tome, and it had the scent of flowers! Its secret is the absence of lactic ferments, and a little magic... Serious studies are underway to demonstrate the health benefits of this very special maturing process.

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.

With its four shop windows on the ground floor of a modern building in via Sassari, the Ciro pastry shop is one of Alghero's emblematic establishments. The inhabitants meet there to share coffee and sweet treats. Many of the pastries are presented in small bites, so that you don't have to hesitate and can succumb. Don't miss the bonboloni, the caramel tart or the myrtle bavarese. Very good ice creams too. This is the place to go for breakfast or a sweet break.

It is impossible not to give in to the pleasure of ice cream during a stay in Italy. On the Bastioni Marco Polo, west of the city centre and facing the sea, the Igloo offers a wide choice of artisanal ice creams. About twenty flavours are offered daily. Another very popular speciality of the Sardinians: the refreshing granita. Here, no syrup, but fruits and crushed ice. It is always crowded in the small room, but it is worth waiting a little. A delightful treat!

Bistro and shop, this place run by the warm Paolina honours the best of Sardinian products. Francesco, a friend of hers, runs the shop and speaks perfect French. Take the time to chat with him, as he will teach you a lot about Sardinia. He can also offer you a tasting of pastries, breads, oils, wines and liqueurs, so that you can choose the product you like best. You can sit on the terrace in the shade and in the quiet. Simple and tasty cuisine based on local products.

The market takes place on Wednesday morning from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m. in the city center.

The Alghero region may not be the one where the best wines are made in Sardinia, but it is the one that has always known how to sell them best. This guided tour will be an opportunity to discover the history of the Sella e Mosca estate, founded in 1899. A film is shown before the visit to the cellars with a sommelier who explains the winemaking process. After a visit to the Museum of Archaeology, which also traces the history of the Sardinian vineyards, a spumante from the estate will be tasted while nibbling on Carasau bread.

Pork and boar hams, pecorino and panadas cheese, stuffed pasta with pork or lamb meat…

General food and freshly caught fish.

Crafts and antiques.

Since 1947, a glacier still very frequented at the entrance to the citadel.

Frue is a grocery store specialized in exclusive gastronomic products located in a pedestrian and shopping street. For the lunch break, you can enjoy sandwiches, salads and traditional products. Of course, the emphasis is on small producers and for a delicatessen in the capital, the prices are controlled. "Frue" in Sardinian is the soul of cheese. Originally a cheese shop, this store has, over time, expanded its offer with unique products: carasau bread from Ovedda, pecorino from Osilo, olio di oliva from Dolianova... To discover!

Le Futé has found the best gelateria in Santa Teresa. The store is very small but full of original flavors. Get ready to salivate: lime-coconut, almond-ginger, cookie! Here are some examples of the flavors that made us melt... And in addition, you can taste before ordering. A paradise for the greedy ones especially since this ice cream parlour also proposes frozen cakes and delicious pancakes. The place is decorated with taste and is very clean. We love it!

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!

The Capichera estate is an oenological institution in Sardinia. The Ragnedda family has been leading a policy of research and development of the island's indigenous grape varieties for over 40 years. The result is notorious: the wines from here have a strong character. Of great gustatory quality, they are the fruit of a maturation in barrels that can last up to twenty years. Whether you are a wine lover or not, a visit here is a must, if only to admire the landscape surrounding the cellars and vineyards.

This family estate was founded in the 1930s by the great-grandfather and is now run by the Pozzatti brothers who insist on tradition at the heart of their modern philosophy. The vineyards are located in Santa Maria La Palma, in the plain of Nurra, a few kilometers from the Gulf of Alghero. The wines are declined in the 3 colors and in grappa. The detailed visits, by appointment, are not free of charge but they are worth the detour: you follow the path that leads from the wine to the bottle to finish with a tasting accompanied by typical dishes.

The Antonio Garau cheese dairy has been around for 140 years, and it's everywhere! This historic Sardinian institution offers exquisite cheeses produced with wisdom and love. The richness of Trexenta's pastures is savored in the mouth. Caseificio Garau won the silver medal in the Pecorino category at the prestigious World Cheese Awards 2023, the world's most important cheese competition. And let's not forget that it's delicious!