Wine Tasting and Winery Visit on Cagliari Countryside Hills
An organic wine experience among coastal hillsides, ancient heritage, and the living terroir of southern Sardinia.
Just 18 kilometers from Cagliari, this Sardinian wine tasting experience invites visitors into an organic estate set within the rural hills of Baccalamanza, where panoramic sea views, protected mountain landscapes, and centuries of viticultural tradition form the backdrop for a genuinely memorable afternoon. The estate sits on land historically known as "su Spantu" — a Sardinian word meaning awe — and the name still fits.
The property spans 21 hectares of coastal hillsides shaped by marine breezes, Mediterranean sunlight, and a distinctive mosaic of sandy, clay, and granitic soils drawn from the nearby Capoterra mountains. This terroir gives each wine a distinct freshness and mineral character that is difficult to replicate elsewhere on the island.
A guided visit through the cellar precedes the tasting, offering insight into the estate's organic philosophy and its use of concrete fermentation tanks and minimal intervention techniques. The Nuraghe Anthigori, a Bronze Age monument visible a short walk from the vines, adds a layer of historical depth rarely found at a winery — archaeological finds here include Mycenaean ceramics bearing traces of vinification residue.
The tasting closes with a traditional board of local cured meats, regional cheeses, and the estate's own Bosana olive oil, grounding the sensory experience firmly in the flavors of southern Sardinia.
Tour Highlights
Taste the award-winning Scillaras Cannonau, recipient of a double gold medal at Grenache du Monde in Paris.
Walk through 21 hectares of certified organic vineyards on coastal hillsides with views stretching to the sea.
Explore a modern cellar guided by a professional enologist who explains concrete fermentation and minimal-intervention winemaking.
Sample three curated wines: a Vermentino DOC, a Carignano rosato IGT, and a Cannonau DOC, each expressing a different face of Sardinia.
Enjoy a traditional tagliere of local meats, cheeses, and estate-pressed Bosana olive oil paired with every glass.
Discover the nearby Nuraghe Anthigori, a Bronze Age site that connects the estate's winemaking to some of the Mediterranean's earliest vinification evidence.
Experience a terroir shaped by marine breezes, granite-rich soils, and the unique microclimate of the Capoterra hills — just 30 minutes from Cagliari.
What to Expect
Guests arrive at the Baccalamanza estate, set among rolling hills 18 kilometers from Cagliari. The setting — surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and protected mountain terrain — offers an immediate sense of distance from the city without a long journey.
An enologist leads a tour of the production facility, explaining the estate's organic certification, concrete fermentation vessels, and the principles behind minimal-intervention winemaking. The tour covers how local soils and coastal conditions influence each vintage.
Guests walk through the vine rows, observing the granitic and clay soil composition and learning about the native varietals — Vermentino, Carignano, and Cannonau — as they grow in their natural coastal hillside environment.
The tasting features three wines: Cardile Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Organic, Spantu Rosato di Carignano IGT, and Scillaras Cannonau di Sardegna DOC. Each wine is presented with tasting notes grounded in the estate's specific terroir and production choices.
A curated board of Sardinian cured meats, local cheeses, and the estate's own Bosana extra-virgin olive oil accompanies the tasting. The pairing is designed to reflect the flavors typical of the Cagliari countryside.
A short walk from the estate leads to the Nuraghe Anthigori, a Bronze Age structure that contextualizes the land's deep relationship with wine production. Mycenaean ceramic finds with vinification residues discovered nearby make this one of Sardinia's most historically significant wine sites.
Included and Not Included
What Is Included
- Guided cellar and winery tour with professional enologist
- Walk through organic vineyards
- Tasting of three curated wines (Vermentino DOC, Carignano Rosato IGT, Cannonau DOC)
- Traditional Sardinian tagliere with local meats, cheeses, and olive oil
- Historical context on the estate and surrounding territory
What Is Not Included
- Transport to and from the estate
- Additional wine purchases
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Important Information
Reserve Your Spot
Places at this estate tasting are limited by design. Booking in advance secures your guided session among the vines, your tasting of three organic wines, and a seat at one of the most atmospheric hillside tables in southern Sardinia.
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