Cantine Aperte, the welcome among the vineyards returns

The Cantine Aperte event promoted by the Movimento del Turismo del Vino, which unites 41 wineries, is celebrating its 32nd birthday. The eagerly awaited event that every year attracts families, enthusiasts and experts returns on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th. A two-day event immersed in nature to discover welcoming cellars and exciting vineyards for visitors and tireless wine tourists.

The 2025 edition is already shaping up to be a record event, with 13 Sardinian wineries open to the public: five on Saturday 24th, four on Sunday 25th, and four other wineries that will remain open on both Saturday and Sunday.

THE COMPANIES In the Cagliari area, the appointment is on Saturday at the Cantine Nuraghe Antigori in Capoterra (from 10.30 to 22), in Marmilla in Ussaramanna at Lilliu from 17 to 21, and in Sanluri at Su'entu from 16 to 22. In the Terralbese area, in Marrubiu, Quartomoro opens its doors from 17 to 23, while in Romangia, in Sorso, the appointment is at Nuraghe Crabioni from 12 to 20. On Sunday, instead, there are four appointments: in Parteolla, in Serdiana, at Pala from 11 to 19, at Audarya from 17.30 to 21.30, and in Settimo San Pietro at Ferruccio Deiana from 11 to 19; in Sinis, in Cabras, at Contini from 11 to 21. Instead, the new Parteolla winery, in Donori, Tenute Maestrale, from 12 to 20; in Sarcidano, in Gergei, Olianas from 10 to 20; in Gallura, in Arzachena, Surrau from 10 to 21; and in Nurra, in Alghero, Ledà from 15 to 20. «This year we are celebrating the 41 members of our Movement», explains Valeria Pilloni, president of the Movement of Sardinia «a clear sign of how much the Sardinian wineries believe in wine tourism. In April we presented the second edition of the guide to Sardinian wine tourism, born from a collaboration with Lonely Planet and downloadable for free from the website lonelyplanet.it. We are promoting tourist itineraries in the various territories - he adds - and we are working on the new regional edition of Calici di Stelle which this year will be on the Badesi seafront, on August 7, a place full of charm and rich in history".

Now the spotlight is on the spring festival of great appeal and fun with rich programs in the name of hospitality: from guided tours of the cellar to tours among the rows, from the knowledge of wild herbs to guided tastings, without forgetting the in-depth study with masterclasses dedicated to the history of wine, the production of wines in amphora and the production and pairing of bottarga. All accompanied by street food, live music and DJ sets.