An Itinerary Through Nature, Authentic Cuisine and Great Wines
Porto Pino: between cellar and sea
If you’re looking for a Sardinia with an authentic charm and an intense, unmistakable taste, Sulcis, in the south-west of the island, is the destination for you. Wild beaches and little seaside villages make it the perfect setting for a food-and-wine weekend in Sardinia—where natural beauty and deep-rooted traditions come together with ease.
Your day begins in Porto Pino, famous for its turquoise waters and for the extraordinary dunes near Teulada: Is Arenas Biancas, named after the dazzling white colour of the sand. A surreal landscape, where the pale dunes melt into the blue of the sea—and the soft pink of the flamingos that inhabit the nearby Is Brebeis lagoon.
For lunch, a must-stop is Peschiera da Basilio, where fresh fish meets the scents of the Mediterranean scrub and a glass signed Cantina MESA. An experience that feels sincere—profoundly Sardinian.
Discover the Territory with Mesa Wines
In the afternoon, the journey continues towards Cantina Mesa, a symbol of wine tourism in Sardinia. Set among the Sulcis vineyards, our winery is a perfect example of how architecture and nature can speak to each other in harmony.
Mesa is not just a place where wine is made: it is an idea of Sardinia—a tangible dream created to tell this land through Carignano and Vermentino. Among the experiences we offer, we recommend the evocative Degustazione al Buio (Tasting in the Dark): an immersive sensory journey guided by the voice of our founder, Gavino Sanna, inviting you to listen to the wine, breathe in its scents, and taste its deepest soul.After your visit, it’s time to set off again towards Porto Scuso for aperitivo—about 45 minutes on the road, wrapped in the colours of sunset.
Sunset Aperitivo and a Sea-View Dinner
We suggest Rais Cafè in Porto Scuso for an aperitivo facing the sea, with a glass of Rosa Grande and a selection of Sardinian appetisers. Behind you, the Aragonese tower; in front, the sun diving into the water. A perfect moment to stop, breathe, and let yourself be enchanted.
But the journey isn’t over yet: next stop is Sant’Antioco for dinner at Raíces, where tradition meets creativity. Local ingredients, contemporary technique and the soul of the Mediterranean come together in dishes made for sharing—closing the day in the name of flavour.
An Experience That Continues: Sea, Dolphins and Authenticity
If you still have time, treat yourself to one last adventure: a morning of pescaturismo departing from the port of Teulada. Turquoise waters, fishermen’s stories, good food on board—and, if you’re lucky, an encounter with dolphins—will make this Sulcis weekend unforgettable.
What to do in Sulcis? Follow the scent of the sea, the slow rhythm of nature, the authentic flavours of a land that knows how to surprise. A place where every journey becomes a story—and every glass holds the deep soul of Sardinia.
Southern Sardinia is filled with places where you can taste the wines of Cantina Mesa.
The ones we’ve shared are only a few. Our invitation is to discover them—one by one—letting your senses lead the way, and the authentic beauty of Sulcis do the rest.
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