How to store wine in summer: heat, cars and the fridge August 07, 2026Gianluca Castangia How to store wine in summer: safe temperatures, the risks of a car in the sun, when to use your home fridge and the extra care needed for wines with...
Fregola with clams (arselle): the Sardinian recipe, step by step August 04, 2026Gianluca Castangia The step-by-step recipe for fregola with arselle clams: how to purge the clams, the risotto-style cooking and the wine to pair with it. With practical tips from our winery in...
Millenary Trees of Sardinia: the Island's Silent Patriarchs August 03, 2026Colline del Vento From the wild olive of Luras, among the oldest trees in Europe, to the giants of S'Ortu Mannu: a journey among Sardinia's millenary trees, between wind, history and wine.
Grey mullet bottarga: what it is, how it's made and how to use Sardinia's gold July 28, 2026Gianluca Castangia Grey mullet bottarga is the roe sac of the mullet, salted, pressed and dried: concentrated sea flavour that Sardinians call "the gold of Cabras". What it is exactly, how it's...
Spaghetti with clams and bottarga: the Sardinian recipe, step by step July 24, 2026Gianluca Castangia Spaghetti with clams and bottarga is the quintessential Sardinian seafood pasta: carpet-shell clams, grey mullet bottarga grated off the heat, no cheese. The step-by-step recipe, the three mistakes to avoid...
What to pair with Vermentino di Sardegna: a practical, dish-by-dish guide July 21, 2026Gianluca Castangia Vermentino di Sardegna pairs with raw fish, shellfish, fried food, fresh cheeses and light Mediterranean cooking: its acidity and saltiness clean the palate without covering the flavours. A dish-by-dish guide...
Wine tourism in Villasimius: vineyard tastings a short drive from the sea July 14, 2026Gianluca Castangia In Villasimius you can go wine tasting a few minutes from the beaches: walks through Cannonau and Vermentino vines, tastings under a centuries-old carob tree, fresh pasta classes. What to...
Casu marzu: the Sardinian cheese with live larvae, and the wine to pair with it July 13, 2026Gianluca Castangia What is casu marzu, Sardinia's legendary cheese? History, tradition, and the pairing with Cannonau. Discover the most extreme flavours of Sardinia with Colline del Vento.
Sardinian Myrtle: The Plant, the Liqueur, and the Mediterranean Shrubland Surrounding Our Vineyards June 23, 2026Gianluca Castangia There is a scent that accompanies every morning in the vineyard in Villasimius. It is the scent of myrtle — intense, balsamic, unmistakable. It grows wild around our rows, among...
Guide to Vermentino di Sardegna: everything you need to know June 16, 2026Gianluca Castangia Everything you need to know about Vermentino di Sardegna: history, characteristics, food pairings, and why it is different from all the rest. The Colline del Vento guide.
Wine Bottle Sizes: From Methuselah to Nebuchadnezzar June 07, 2026Gianluca Castangia Jeroboam, Methuselah, Nebuchadnezzar. Wine bottle formats bear the names of biblical kings — and there is a fascinating reason behind the tradition. From the 375 ml half bottle to the...
Malloreddus alla Campidanese: Sardinian Gnocchetti for Sunday May 30, 2026Gianluca Castangia Among the most representative dishes of Sardinian cuisine, Malloreddus alla Campidanese hold a special place. Also known as "Sardinian gnocchetti", they are one of the island's most beloved recipes and...