Tastings facing the sea, a confidential organic estate or a prestigious winery: three ways to discover Carignano del Sulcis a few minutes from the villa.
The Sulcis is a land of ungrafted vines, planted in sand and often a century old, from which Carignano del Sulcis is born. Three nearby estates feature in the villa's welcome booklet, each for a different experience.
Tenuta La Scogliera, the view
In Calasetta itself, the Tenuta La Scogliera offers one of the most spectacular settings in the region: tastings of Carignano and local white varieties with a panoramic view over sea and countryside, and sunset aperitivos depending on the programme. The dream address for a romantic evening.
Tenuta La Sabbiosa, the authentic one
Still in Calasetta, the Tenuta La Sabbiosa farms organically and produces artisanally, off the beaten track. Tastings are by reservation only, with a tour of the vineyards and the secrets of the craft. It is the "real" experience, the one you talk about when you get home.
Cantina Mesa, the prestigious one
A little further towards Sant'Anna Arresi, the Cantina Mesa is one of the most renowned estates in southern Sardinia: guided, structured tastings, award-winning wines where Carignano takes pride of place, and modern architecture worth the visit on its own. The most exclusive address in the region.
And to extend the tasting at home, the villa has two wine cellars and a selection of Sardinian and Italian bottles to discover on site. The pairings can be found in our article on Sardinian food.
