Solino, Sardegna (Sulcis), Italy
Solino is produced by the famous Santadi Cantina in the area of Sulcis, in Southwestern Sardegna. Now an Italian Island, Sardegna’s fascinating story may be said to have begun with the ancients who built the amazing conical Nuraghi (Italian plural of Nuraghe), stone buildings dating back perhaps 6,000 years. The edifices may have been built strategically, or had a religious significance, military compounds, or simple dwellings: no one knows for sure. Their presence in Sardegna is however iconic.
Sardegna’s culture has been variously influenced by a long history of Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantine culture, Berbers, the Italian city-state of Genova…and more recently Moorish and Spanish influence. The local Sardinian language shares traits from Catalan, Spanish, and indigenous (Nuraghe) elements. Food culture celebrates the incredible richness from the sea, as well as the ubiquitous wild boar, and suckling pig. Stews are very common.
Solino is produced by the famous Santadi Cantina in the area of Sulcis, in Southwestern Sardegna. Now an Italian Island, Sardegna’s fascinating story may be said to have begun with the ancients who built the amazing conical Nuraghi (Italian plural of Nuraghe), stone buildings dating back perhaps 6,000 years. The edifices may have been built strategically, or had a religious significance, military compounds, or simple dwellings: no one knows for sure. Their presence in Sardegna is however iconic.
Sardegna’s culture has been variously influenced by a long history of Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantine culture, Berbers, the Italian city-state of Genova…and more recently Moorish and Spanish influence. The local Sardinian language shares traits from Catalan, Spanish, and indigenous (Nuraghe) elements. Food culture celebrates the incredible richness from the sea, as well as the ubiquitous wild boar, and suckling pig. Stews are very common.