Wine Route of Gallura and Anglona – Sardinia: granite hills, salty wind and Vermentino that smells of light.
The Wine Route of Gallura and Anglona winds through the sculpted scenery of the north-east of Sardinia, from granite Gallura to Anglona overlooking the sea. In this bright territory shaped by the mistral, Vermentino di Gallura DOCG expresses the soul of the land: savory, floral, mineral. The vineyards lie between hills, outcropping rocks and cork woods, giving voice to an essential and powerful landscape. 🍇 Vermentino and high-altitude vines:
The Vermentino grown in Gallura is among the most elegant in the Mediterranean. The combination of granite soils, moderate altitudes and strong temperature variations gives the wines structure, freshness and a great aromatic expressiveness. In the more inland areas and in Anglona there are also Cannonau, Moscato and local varieties, often vinified in purity.
👉 Tip: Taste a Vermentino di Gallura Superiore with fresh oysters or fish carpaccio: a direct dialogue between land and sea. 🏞️ Stone villages, cork oaks and light vineyards:
The rows alternate with light rocks, holm oaks and centuries-old olive trees. Villages such as Tempio Pausania, Aggius, Luras and Calangianus are treasure troves of artisan traditions, granite houses and resinous scents. Towards Anglona, Castelsardo and Valledoria bring wine towards the coastal horizon.
👉 Tip: Walk through the pavements of Aggius in the morning, then visit a winery nestled among the granite hills: silence, wind and authentic flavors. 🚶 Experiences among vineyards, archaeology and cork art:
The Wine Route intersects with paths between dolmens, nuraghi, country churches and cork shops. Visitors can explore the area by car, bike or on foot, with stops at wineries that open their doors to guided tastings, family stories and glimpses of authentic Sardinia.
👉 Tip: Stop between Monti and Berchidda: between vineyards and jazz festivals, Gallura shows its most intimate and creative side. 🍴 Mediterranean scents and border cuisine:
Vermentino goes well with seafood dishes, fresh cheeses, white meats and summer vegetables. The lighter reds, produced in the Anglona area, are suitable for rustic soups, mushrooms, lamb and semi-aged cheeses. Traditional desserts, often made with honey and almonds, find complicity in local passito and Moscato.
👉 Tip: Accompany a Gallura soup with a structured rosé - a surprising combination of warmth and freshness. 🎉 Wine events and local culture:
During the year, Gallura celebrates its winemaking vocation with events, traditional parades, outdoor tastings and multisensory festivals. Occasions in which wine becomes a meeting tool between producers, artisans and travelers.
👉 Tip: Take part in the Vermentino Festival in Monti: glasses in the open air, local specialties and stories that taste of wind and rock.
The Wine Route of Gallura and Anglona is an interweaving of sculpted landscapes and bright flavors, where every sip returns the sober strength of a land shaped by time and wind.