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Cannonau
The Cannonau is a typical Sardinian wine. The grape from which is born black berry, and is known and widespread in Sardinia, representative and symbol of the island, all’estero. According to some researchers, the variety would be of Iberian origin, and Cannonau ( also known as the Canonau, Cannonadu, Cannonao) would be a variety of import, and correspond to Spanish Alicante. Modern research and detail, prefer to believe that the screw in question is endemic Sardinian, as some seeds of three thousand and two hundred years old, have recently been found in different parts of the island. What we suggests that the Cannonau the oldest vines in the Mediterranean. Cannonau di Sardegna DOC can be rosy, but more often ruby-red, with garnet and is obtained by minimizing, the 90% grapes of cannonau. Must age at least one year in oak or chestnut. The place of production is typical in Sardinia Ogliastra, where we can meet Ancient Farms, the winery's Jerzu (Now) company now highly modernized, implanted in the fifties of the twentieth century. The company is the Doc cannonanu Best Josto, which takes its name from one of the founders, which is strongly committed to raising awareness of the red nectar 
even outside the land of Sardinia. Still Ogliastra, a Cardeddu (Now) the company operates in Alberto Act, traditional society that operates in three generations. A mention is due to the two best products in the company Cannonau. Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva Doc known as the Cardeddo and Alberto's Law, vinified in steel silos and facts patiently aged in oak barrels slovenia. Excellent Nepente Oliena, flagship winery of Oliena (Now) also founded in 1950. Do not forget the Coast, Doc wine Cannonau, produced in the cellars in Serdiana Argiolas, while we talk about Cannonau di Sardegna Capo Ferrato when the grapes come from Muravera, San Vito, The wine is Villaputzu or Villasimius Excellent with roasts, to be served at a temperature of 16-18°, the scent is pleasant, characteristic and dry and the alcohol content is around 13°. Unmistakable words. To try at least once, as well as 
D'Annunzio himself was heard to advise ..” You do not know of the pitcher plant Oliena even for fame? Ahi lasso! I am certain that, if they have drunk a drink, you never want more parties from the shadow of the white cliffs, you choose for your retreat and one of those cells chisel in stone that the Sardinians call Domos de Janas..”
Claudia Zedda.
Some Recommended Beaches
The beach at Costa Rei
The beach at Costa Rei is part of the town of Muravera, in the province of Cagliari and is accessible along the coast road to Villasimius, proseguedo Cala Sinzias, San Pietro, Sant,Helmet. Once in St. Elmo continue for another 4 Km, will find the long beach of Costa Rei on your right. The beach stretches for about 8, 10 Km, front oKmthe houses, and it is easy arrive along the roads, Via the main Ichnusa, lead to the sea. The beach of the Costa 90% is free, the remaining 10% is served by some small kiosks that offer an oasis of refreshment and that rent chairs and umbrellas.
The beach of Cap-Ferrat
The beach of Cap-Ferrat is part of the town of Muravera, in the province of Cagliari and Costa Rei can be reached by driving along the road towards Ichnusa Marina Rei. Get out of the country and continue until the junction, will find the sign indicating the beach, then turn right and continue for about 3 Km. You will find before you a beautiful, as well as well-kept, pinewood picnic.
The beach of Cala Pira
The beach of Cala Pira is part of the town of Villasimius, in the province of Cagliari and Costa Rei can be reached by driving along the coast road to Villasimius. Once in St. Elmo, go to San Pietro, Calasinzias. After 4 Km, on your left you will see the houses for the holidays behind Cala Pira. On your left, looking at the sea you will see a small headland on which stands a Spanish tower. Pay attention to a large granite boulder on the edge of the road where it is written Cala Pira, exceeds it and follow the dirt road down to the beach, heavenly sea area of south-eastern coast of Sardinia. On the beach, close to the Spanish tower, there is a kiosk that offers various services of good quality.
The beach of Cala Sinzias
Walk along the coast towards Villasimius. Follow the signs for the Camping Garden Cala Sinzias, beyond it and on your left, after about 500 m, you will have access to the beach. Crystal clear water and white sand beach, this bay, Enjoying the view of the marine park Serpentara, was behind a pine forest, where you can fit the picnic and shelter from the sun during the hottest hours of the afternoon. On the beach there are 3 kiosks that offer, with sympathy and professionalism, catering services, and the hire of sunbeds and parasols.
The beach of San Giovanni di Muravera
The beach of San Giovanni is part of the town of Muravera, in the province of Cagliari and Costa Rei can be reached by driving along the road towards San Priam. Superatelo and, Tenedos right, raccordatevi with SS. 125. After 6 Mile on the right you will see the sign that shows you the way that leads you directly on the beach. Behind the beach of San Giovanni, large eucalyptus provide better shading for an afternoon break. There are also over public facilities for picnics. On the beach but there is a restaurant and a place equipped with sun beds and umbrellas (the payment).
The rock of Peppino, Costa Rei
In front of the resort of Santa Right, the beach of Costa Rei, extends about 8/10 Km. Easily reachable on foot, the great granite rock is, because of its favorable location and the beauty of the sea, probably the most beautiful place on the coast. On the beach are rented boats, windsurfing, canoe, pedalo, umbrellas and deck. E' There is also a kiosk for fast food.
The beach of Porto Pirastu
Outputs from the town of Costa Rei and follow the signs for Capo Ferrato. Once at the SP 97, Turn right toward Cape Ferrato, go over and Camping Porto Pirastu 200 meters after you will find the small dirt roads that lead directly to the beach. The point is the nearest beach-front camping Porto Pirastu, where you can rent umbrellas and sunbeds, and have a small catering service.
Land and Sea. (Muravera)
The territory of Muravera is perfect mingling of mountains and sea. Located in 64 Km from Cagliari, in the center of Sarrabus, it is the main town. He was born on an alluvial valley character, behind the hills that do not exceed 500 mt, which degrade harmoniously overlooking the sea-colored glass, who steal with impunity the most valuable color to the sky. The lagoon complex of considerable charm that embellish the area. We remember them watertight of Feraxi, Colostrai, Salinas and San Giovanni. The most important river that runs through this historic land is the Flumendosa, formerly known as Soeprus. The area was long isolated view of the scarce roads, and it is likely that for this reason they remain untouched and delightfully wild. They hide abundant, between the forest ravines, boar, deer and
golden eagles, and flora in the spring explosion of color. And fascinating place to visit is the forest Baccu Arrodas, which contains almost as if it were secret, mine by the same name that once was mined antimony and silver. The km of coastline spanning Muravera, are well 69. From beaches Muravera The successful ones Torre Salinas, to those Feraxi and Capo Ferrato, to finally reach the beautiful Costa rei. The colors that predominate are the blinding whiteness of the sand reflects the sunlight, and cobalt on a breathtaking sea. Following the list of beaches that encircle the territory of Muravera:
- Beach of San Giovanni
- Salinas Beach Tower
- Beach Colostrai
- Beach Feraxi
- Portu s'Illixi Beach and Cala de sa Figu
- Capo Ferrato
- Porto Beach Pirastu
- Spiaggia di de ziu Franciscu Others
- Costa Rei Beach
- The rock of Peppino.
Claudia Zedda
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The Wreck of Cap-Ferrat
In seabed that caress the lovely and lively Costa Rei , but also Castiadas and Villasimius, Besides being rich in marine flora of striking beauty, are also home to a interesting wildlife, that in some circumstances have the opportunity to find shelter and stay in those wrecks that abound along the Sardinian coast, and embeds itself in those bottoms, deep or less, making, if they were not already, Unique.
A wide Capo Ferrato are different wrecks, which seems, All were sunk by the same submarine During the years of World War II. This would be a British submarine that patrolled the east coast probably, to block the convoys of food headed for Africa. To despair of the dramatic moment, today following the surprise and wonder that you can try when, The show puts before our life. A perfect harmony between human work and the work of the sea that has inlaid with scales, the metal walls, home today algae and most diverse marine species. To the south of Capo Ferrato, resting on a sandy bottom is still the Marte ship 
load built in 1917 and destroyed by a torpedo launched by the British submarine in 1942. It is divided into two parts, the hold almost completely uncovered, some cabins almost totally destroyed. Parts of the goods transported in bulk items are still visible. And 'Mars is likely to be turned before finally touching the bottom. It 'also observed a beautiful gun, now encrusted by sponges.
The Valdivagna is to be abandoned 73 m fund. It is not too far from Mars, cargo ship built in 1913 and sunk in 1941. The stern is the best preserved. You can still see remnants of beds and health. A 3 km from Capo Ferrato you can find the Salpi. Was sunk in 1942 and today is at a depth of 49 m depth. Appears broken into two parts, are still visible and bow gun with different ammunition, boccaporti, cranes, and positions for machine guns. We close with the Palma, sunk in 1941, which today is located in a strip of sea that lies between Capo Ferrato, and Capo Carbonara. If fate has been cruel to those men and those boats, history has rewarded them in her small, making their indelible memory in our minds.
Claudia Zedda