Posts Tagged ‘Sardinian’
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.
Villas del Rei Sole (Costa Rei)
Sardegna Costa Rei Costa City South East, in front of one of the most beautiful beaches of the island, villas by the sea (max 300 m) new construction
Detached villas (4+2 Sleeps): consist of a double room, room with two beds mainly plans (rarely bunk bed with possibility of extra bed in the bedroom) living room with possibility of two beds and satellite television, fully-equipped kitchenette with oven, dishwasher, Microwave, and everything you need for a great stay, two bathrooms, large loggia for outdoor dining, barbecue, garden shower, parking and laundry. (air conditioning included in price)
SINGLE HOUSE (6+2 Sleeps): consist of two double bedrooms, room with two beds mainly plans (rarely bunk bed with possibility of extra bed in the bedroom) living room with possibility of two beds and satellite television, fully-equipped kitchenette with oven, dishwasher, Microwave, and everything you need for a great stay, two bathrooms, large loggia for outdoor dining, barbecue, garden shower, parking and laundry. (air conditioning included in price)
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The beach Costa Rei
Lido tourist recent birth Costa Rei, has the power to attract every year, especially during the summer many tourists and guests, who remain bewitched by coastal charm, from the wild nightlife and the greenery surrounding the settlement. Perched on the hills, strategic position in the many case plunge directly, with a lazy eye on sea color of the crystal system of the area, and made it so popular is the local tourism, than to foreign. The most famous beach, that the resort is named, is precisely the Costa Rei beach, a long line of fine sand, more like talcum powder, blinding in broad daylight, is enhanced by the scent of sea lily and a small bathing facilities that blend harmoniously with the landscape. The beach, interrupted by patches of rock that plunge into the sea and beautiful bays that surround, is one of the most popular of all Southern Sardinia. The seabed, that degrades slowly makes beach Ideal for families and the safe bathing of the smallest, but also for long relaxing walk or some of the fun games on the shore rackets. Equipped with walkways, scattered all along eight kilometers of coastline, enables access to the disabled. The bathing facilities allow hire not only with parasols and deck chairs, but of boats and canoes, for a different exploration of the coast. There are also the timeless pedal, that have their historic charm. The dining, allow some fresh and comfortable short break, the consumption of soft drinks, sandwiches, first ice cream and fast food. The beach Costa Rei is frequented by lovers of surf and the snorkeling, given the varied backgrounds. To complete the picture heavenly ease with which it can be achieved. Of Villasimius In fact, you will have to follow the road towards Costa Rei. After the branch Cala Sinzias, after less than 11 km will be accommodated by a large parking lot that leads directly to the beach.
Sardinia and cheese: Pecorino Sardo
Among the tastiest products that the visitor will have the opportunity to try to include in Sardinia is undoubtedly the Pecorino, Sardinian one really. Castiadas with a strong pastoral knows a good annual production of pecorino cheese and especially during the hot season is appreciated by visitors from all over the world.
Clearly, the Pecorino is not the only cheese that is produced in Sardinia, In fact there are far more types of niche, but in every case of dairy product of the island, more than others has made its way on the world market, going as far as to bewitch American palates and surprise French. Together with pecorino each year are exported large quantities of fresh ricotta much appreciated for its qualities.
From 1996 the cheese has been awarded the product BAPTISM; it thus a product with Protected Designation of Origin and to get sweaty coat the cheese must be produced exclusively from sheep whole. To date, the taste of cheese is all too decided also mediated through the integration of cow's milk, which makes it a good product to more people.
The sheep know two main versions; This fact may be distributed fresh or aged and differences in preferences between the two versions are significant. The first, also called sweet will mature in m 20 – 60 day of rest Depending on the climate and its Color is soft white appearance. Very different from the paste is cured much harder and a color that closely resembles the yellow. E’ also called strong, must mature for at least 120 days and is primarily used to flavor dishes such as the malloreddus to campidanese.
Both are excellent, however, if you count the livestock from which milk is extracted in grazing land rates with virtually no pollution.
Hiking Costa Rei
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Sea and land in the territory of Costa Rei are particularly generous. In tourists may participate, for a deeper understanding of this corner of paradise numerous Desk a day that will aim to show a Sardinia unusual and, away from the chaos and turmoil throughout was. For lovers the mountain is to be recommended to the adventurous trip of discovery Sardinian forest through an excursion that will lead you to discover the wonders of Monti dei Sette Fratelli. L’escursione requires participants to walk a minimum of physical strength and ability to trekking. The only real difficulty is in fact given by slope the path that will pay dividends in each case with a breathtaking life. Thus lead to mandatory if the camera digital video camera. The lazy ones can participate in any event Desk in offroad propose that the minimum of effort wild landscapes typical local Mediterranean. The visitor will in fact be immersed in an atmosphere magic and archaic, scented holm, oaks, arbutus and myrtle. The hike could end with a tasting of local products. The sea so it is able to offer thrilling emotions. Among the tours is the most recommended ones that will live in the’Marine Protected Area of Villasimius. Capo Carbonara is today a natural swimming pool, in which men and fish living with a certain naturalness. You will be able to admire the charm of’Cabbage Island and lovers diving can tap the huge Madonna surrounded by a lush submerged vegetation marina. In the tour you will pass beaches the most beautiful coastal. An example? Port Rush, Simius, and Punta Molentis. Other excursion of adventure is one that will lead tourists to visit the sinuous Serpentara, alters active and elusive part of’Marine Protected Area villasimius. Give a variety in both flora and fauna in submarine. During the tour you will visit some bays unforgettable. First of all Cala Pira with its beautiful seventeenth-century Spanish tower, and the beautiful bay of pool, with water ice and a color of peace dream. The cove it is reachable only by boat. |
Costa Rei Upcoming
During spring and summer Costa Rei, destination for a large number of local tourists and hosts a party, and traditional entertainment are added to the religious processions that celebrate local patron saints.
Among the most popular festivals to which we line up to participate in the Citrus Festival of Muravera, a few miles away from the picturesque tourist town that is Costa Rei. The festival is dedicated precisely to the citrus, fruit typical of the local production, benefited from a favorable climate and fertile soil and suitable for cultivation.
The establishment of the festival, relatively recent, provided an opportunity for manufacturers to advertise a really delicious and typical local specialties and to learn about the culinary traditions and traditional territory of the Sarrabus and not only.
The Citrus Festival, during which we celebrate not only the oranges, but also lemons, grapefruit, clementines and tangerines is inserted in a wide circuit of traditional festivals and local festivals advertised Sardinia government, demonstrating the importance that in a few decades has been able to take. During the festival also took the opportunity to brush up on old farming and pastoral revived for a full day aboard wagons and ad hoc. Each of the wagons once again a glimpse of traditional life with realistic interpretation of the participants and particularly faithful reconstructions. These wagons, pulled by oxen raddled for the occasion are called etnotraccas.
Between music and dance parade folk groups in traditional costumes from all over the world, and visitors in addition to feast his eyes seen the bright colors of the party, can taste the local products. In short, a joy for having a happy occasion for the palate.
During the last week of July you will have the chance to relive the siege and the expulsion of the invaders from the sea due to the historical reconstruction organized in the vicinity of Tower of 10 Horses.
Another event not to be missed is that of Ethnic Carnival Summer in Sardinia that is normally held during the first week of August. The most important forms of traditional island parade a few months ahead of the Carnival to give way to summer tourists to know the variety of masks island.
Finally, the 28 August is a characteristic popular festival held during which the sound of launeddas you will see local companies that will compete in the traditional Sardinian dancing.
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.
Archeology. (Muravera)
The territory is rich in archaeological residues, often located in inaccessible areas to reach, that inform us of an era even earlier than nuragica. These structures are now hidden by vegetation, but still solid and stable, carved in stone or made by the same. The first structures of which are certainly intend to speak Domus de Janas. The Sardinians understood as the small houses of the fairies who lived in places away from the villages. Here's the show I think the folklore Janas most of the time, as to be of small size, divine or demonic creatures. The moral character generally implies the beauty or ugliness of mysterious creatures, beautiful when good, Cruel horrifying when. In truth the domus would be established between the funerary structures fourth and third millennium BC. by people who ran into Sardinia across the seas, peaceful, probably vote for a cult of sun, of bull and moon (cults spread throughout the Mediterranean), that seems to have communicated to the ancient Sardinian.
Of great archaeological interest also appear to be the menhirs, the stones fitter, as are most commonly appointed in Sardinia. This would be megalithic stones, planted in the ground. There are completely smooth, that reflect clearly a phallic symbol, while others will bear the sign of female fertility, breasts, going to represent the goddess, Mother Goddess. Constructed images from around the 3300-2500 aC, were worshiped long, so much so that even Gregory the Great in 594 dC. wrote to Ospitone, he, unique among the Sardinians not worship stones as, would help in the heavy work of Christianization.
The area is also rich in nuraghes, that were built in Sardinia between the 1800 aC. since the sixth century BC. Punic ruins are visible in the one specimen age was represented by Fortress “Baccu Monte Nai” dating from the fifth century. AC. The work of colonization by the Romans, Isecolo occurred in BC, is present in the remains of several villages.
To Visit:
- Domus de Janas di Monte Nai
- Megalithic “Cuili Piras”
- Megalithic complex “Pool King”
- Megalithic “Nuraghe Scalas”
- Megalithic “Cabin On Entu”
- Nuraghe Murtagh
- Nuraghe “S’Acqua Seccis”
- Nuraghe “Ponzianu”
- Nuraghe Sa Spadula
- Tomb “Arcu Ziu Marinu
- Tomb “Arcu Ziu Marinu
Claudia Zedda
Muravera. History
The territory that now belongs to Muravera, as well as reminding us of the archaeological complex of megalithic Pool King e il Nuraghe Scala, has been inhabited since 5000 aC. At first it was subject to settlement by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians, and only then became Roman rule. In the fall of, Muravera becomes part of the southernmost of the judged, to Kalari, and became an integral part of curadoria Sarrabus, whose activities were certainly characterize agriculture, pastoralism, and the products were obtained from the perennial challenge of the seas. Villas that were part of curadoria in question were certainly Murahera, Petrera, Carruti and Sorrui. Petrera, so named because of the abundant presence of stones, is still a ward of the modern Muravera, non far from Santa Lucia. Villa Carrati, not far from Petrera, The villa was more populated than those considered. E villa Sorru, situated where now stands the Tower of Ten Horses, included the churches of San Giovanni, St George, Santa Maria and Santa Marta. We have retained only two of the last memories. Although very populous, was left between the XIV and XV century. Murahera was close to the churches of St. Anne and St. Nicholas. And the name should go back to “Walls” Sardinian, which literally means tree and fruit of mulberry and dark “Vera”, or cultivated edible. Sad was the fate of this land forever subject to ferocious attacks by pirates. In some circumstances it was possible for the people reject, more often this was not possible. This had to stimulate the 1600 the construction of several towers that had as their purpose to protect the coasts. We recall the Torre delle Saline, the Tower of Ten Horses, and Tower Capoferrato. In the thirteenth century Muravera passed to the Visconti, Judges di Gallura, become the domain of Pisa and in the fifteenth century will be conquered by the Aragonese who imposed the disastrous feudal regime. Will the feud Carroz, family strongly interested in the conquest of Sardinia, Lords of Quirra. But the family of importance in Muravera was also that of Cappai, accounts Villasalto. The story of Muravera know the change of note only 1839 even when the island will be abolished feudalism. The territories of Sarrabus become the property of the municipality, and the family who won a decent power was then that the Sulis.
Claudia Zedda
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Caviar Sardo. The roe
E’ often been called the caviar of the Mediterranean and rightly, Having regard to the delicacy, but above all the inability to find at least until not too many decades ago. But if you wondered what it is specifically, the answer is simple.
Is nothing but the bag of ovarian muggini, from which is drawn at the end of summer. The product will be pressed, salty, dried and stored for a period shorter or longer, according to an ancient procedure.
Find in Sardinia one of its most successful expression, perhaps because food that is produced here since the junta of the Phoenicians, very remote antiquity.
They were our ancient settlers to import the technique of salting mullet roe, learned with great skill by the Sardinians. With the Arab raids roe became known throughout the Mediterranean basin. It was the Arabs themselves to name the gold of the sea.
Called it battarikh, or salted fish eggs, name subsequently degraded into something very similar to roe. Given the periodic and unworthy imitations and forgeries that increase the amount on the market but not the quality, for some years has been requested protected designation of origin for this 
excellent product. The surprising thing is that the taste of Sardinia, in terms of flavor, unchanged for three thousand years. Since one day, The Phoenicians came and taught that the eggs of mullet could be much more delicious than you could imagine. Today it is served as an appetizer, as a flavoring substance of a first or even as a main dish. The inevitable association with the DOC Vermentino di Sardegna.
Claudia Zedda