Gourmet products local specialties and wines Sardinia

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!

One of the most beautiful terraces in Tortoli and Arbatax! Adjacent to the small marina of Arbatax, this terrace is set under the maritime pines and offers a lovely view of the majestic cliffs of the Supramonte di Baunei. We love coming here for a coffee in the morning or an ice cream in the evening. What's more, they make the best gelati in town. Whether you're with friends or as a couple, here's a place that's a little intimate, but offers a wonderful welcome. We also tried the breakfast before setting off on our excursion, and the hot chocolates are really delicious.

The Pusole family has been farming for 4 generations. Brothers Lorenzo and Roberto inherited their father Bernardo's tradition of livestock breeding, and their mother Emma's of viticulture. And it's the latter that interests us, although their pigs and oil are excellent. The Pusole family claim to produce their wines without any intervention in the vineyard or cellar, as they say, natural wines. The result is a real delight: the canonnau is well-structured without having too much structure, and the fruit expresses itself perfectly. And we love their philosophy!

This is the story of Salvatore, a former truck driver who loved honey but feared bees. Initially a beekeeper as a hobby, he discovered such a passion for bees that he made it his main activity, inevitably involving his queen (his wife). Both produce excellent honeys such as asphodel, eucalyptus, thyme, arbutus... Their authentic products are strictly made in Ogliastra, and always with respect for the bees "who are the basis of our survival", Salvatore insists.

Vetusta is first and foremost a delicatessen specializing in ultra-local "km zero" products, whether liquids (wines) or solids (charcuterie and cheeses). The advice is very pertinent, and you get the feeling that it's a passion they're sharing with you. The end of the morning or afternoon continues on the terrace, with a selection of charcuterie and cheese platters. You'll be told where each item comes from, the name of the producer and so on. We really liked the wine selection and the warm, authentic welcome.

A small producer of organic wine who invites you to discover his cellar and his vineyards of altitude (400 m) which undulate on the limestone hills between Jerzu and Ulassai. You would think you were in a Languedoc estate. We immediately liked Giovanni's welcome, with his way of telling you with love and passion his job while rolling the nectar in a glass. After leaving the cooperative cellar, Giovanni created his own family estate and converted to organic a few years ago. His canonau vintages are a real delight, regularly awarded.

"The centuries-old olive trees of our land are the monuments of our culture," says Giulia, the owner of this vast estate. Just a few minutes from the sea, Oleificio Pelau's excellent extra virgin olive oil is produced from the Bosana, Ogliastrina and Semidana cultivars. The family business boasts over ten years of solid experience. Full tours are available on request. And above all, ask Giulia to take you to see the lord of the manor: an olive tree that is over a thousand years old. Unique!

This pastry shop is a Cagliari institution. There are many, but this one surpasses the rest. Legend has it that Piero Ditrizio was the pastry chef who conquered Cagliari in just 5 months of opening during the pandemic. Piero turned away from "dry" Sardinian pastry and opened up to the world, offering classics from every country. Many ingredients are local, however, such as honey, fruit and eggs. The butter is French, as is the vanilla; the pistachio paste is from Sicily. A must-try!

The small town of Gonnosfanadiga is well known for its olive oil, one of the best in Sardinia. It is part of the Città dell'Olio circuit, along with Alghero, Orosei, Cabras... For the amateurs, an address to remember to make your own opinion: Agricura. This family estate, managed with respect for biodiversity by Andrea Ghiani, produces a precious extra virgin olive oil. Tradition and family history characterize Agricura's olive growing. Good to know, an online shop is available on their website.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

This café dedicated to sweet and savoury pleasures is not lacking in charm with its antique furniture and eclectic decoration with a cosy atmosphere. From the home-made cakes that tempt you in the window, to the coffee with its intense aroma, to the selection of Sardinian wines to accompany salty miniatures, everything is good. If you haven't already done so, try the pardulas, those Sardinian mini cakes with ricotta cheese flavoured with saffron. The speciality is a pastry cream pie(torta della Nonna) that you can learn to make during a course.

Biscuiterie Collu is a pastry shop located in San Sperate.