Sardinia Wine + Culture Tour
EIGHT Days | SEVEN Nights
2025 Dates: May 16 - 23
2026 DATES: COMING SPRING 2025
Welcome to Sardinia
Sardinia, while known for its breathtaking landscapes and ancient history, is also a paradise for wine-and-food-loving travelers. On La Dolce Vigna’s 8 Night - 7 Day Tour of Sardinia, we will delve into the island’s incredible wines, with its unique terroirs and indigenous grape varieties from Cannonau to Vermentino di Gallura, as well as the rich culinary and cultural traditions. Each bite in Sardinia is a journey through centuries of past conquerers of the island, which include Spain, Northern Africa and other parts of Italy. But, it’s not just about the food and wine; Cultural attractions abound, including the ancient Nuragic ruins, the vibrant capital city of Cagliari, and the stunning beaches of Costa Smeralda. Whether exploring its wine regions, savoring its culinary delights, or immersing oneself in its rich history and ancient culture, Sardinia offers an unforgettable experience.
“Leslie is a natural curator of wonderful and thoughtful experiences—I had a fantastic time, learning lots about wine, cuisine and culture. I can’t wait for the next one!”
Sardinia WINE TOUr Highlights
Get to know the incredible wines of Sardinia through visits to top wineries
Guided tour of a Nuraghe archaeological site (UNESCO)
Boat ride along Sardinia’s northern coast
Learn more about Sardinia’s rich cultural traditions through two of its most important cultural museums
Cooking class of Sardinian specialties
Enjoy unforgettable meals thanks to Sardinia's unique culinary tradition
“If you read through the itinerary for one of La Dolce Vigna’s tours and think it sounds fantastic, in actuality, it’s even better than that! Don’t hesitate. Just go!”
SARDINIAN Cuisine
Traditional Sardinian food reflects the island's history and culture, with influences from Italy, Spain, and North Africa. One of the most iconic dishes is culurgiones, handmade pasta filled with potato, pecorino cheese, and mint, served with a tomato and basil sauce. Sardinia is also famous for its succulent roasted suckling pig, a delicacy often enjoyed during festive occasions. Seafood lovers will delight in dishes like bottarga (salted, cured fish roe) and, fregola ai frutti di mare (a type of pasta served with mixed seafood). For dessert, Sardinia offers delights such as seadas, a fried pastry filled with pecorino cheese and drizzled with honey, and pardulas, sweet ricotta-filled pastries flavored with saffron and orange zest.
Your Luxurious Accommodations in SARDINIA
Our accommodations in Sardinia will take you from the island’s south to north. We stay at three fabulous boutique hotels: one in Cagliari’s city center, one in the central part of the island and finally a lovely country estate in the north.
TOUR PRICE
ALL-INCLUSIVE $6000 / person
(based on double occupancy)
Your Sommelier Guide + Founder of La Dolce Vigna
“Flawless. Be ready for even more than you expected.”
Ciao! My name is Leslie Rosa. After a decade of working in the art world for eminent institutions and artists in New York and London, I moved to Italy, fell in love with the diversity of Italian wine and became a certified sommelier with the Associazione Italiana Sommelier.
As an art-curator-turned-sommelier, my passion is to create immersive experiences and itineraries in which each day tells a story and offers an in-depth look at the history and culture of a particular region through the lens of wine.
When not leading tours, you can find me doing pop-up wine tastings, writing for the Slow Wine Guide, or getting lost someplace beautiful with my travel watercolor set!
La Dolce Vigna Difference
Small Groups. Our tours are always limited to a maximum of 12 people to assure you an intimate experience.
Sommelier Guides. You will always have a certified sommelier guide to answer all of your wine-related questions on the road.
Family-Run and Historic Wineries. Our tours are centered around small, eco-conscious, family-run wineries that make truly outstanding wine, and packed with cultural insights.
Foodie Central. Be prepared to eat. A lot. We've picked out amazing spots for you, from the small, loved-by-locals osteria to the Michelin-starred restaurant.
Insider Access. We have special relationships with locals, which open up more unique and authentic experiences for you!
No Cookie Cutter Tours. Depending on the season and local events, we will custom organize the best and most insider experience for each group.
All-Inclusive. Rest assured that your tour price includes all meals (except for one meal), activities, hotels, transportation from the moment we meet until our fond farewell.
Down Time. For those of you who have been on other group tours, you know what we're talking about. Part of living la dolce vigna is taking the time to truly savor your experiences and surroundings. We've built in time for you to do just that at your own pace and on your own terms. Long live slow travel!
Helping others. Besides helping the local, artisanal economy through visiting small wine and food producers, eating at traditional trattorie and staying at intimate hotels, a donation on behalf of each individual that takes one of our tours will be made to 10,000 Gardens in Africa, a Slow Food initiative aimed at cultivating sustainable and healthy communities throughout Africa.
Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda
Frequently Asked Questions about THE SARDINIA Wine Tour
How many wineries will we visit on the SARDINIA wine tour?
We typically visit 5-6 wineries on this tour. This gives clients a great cross-section of the appellations, wine styles, etc. without over-doing it. We will also try wines from different wineries and possibly have winemaker guests during meals.
I am not a wine expert; will I still enjoy the tour?
You do not need to be a wine expert to enjoy this tour, but a curiosity or love of tasting new wines comes in handy! About half the trip will be focused on wine.
HOW IS the weather in Sardinia in the SPRING AND AUTUMN?
Spring temperatures in Sardinia can range from the 60s to the low 80s during the day and dropping as low as the 50s in the evening. In September temperatures are still quite summery (70s - 90s), though temperatures begin to cool down by mid-October, averaging in the upper 60s/ 70s during the day with cooler nights. The key is to bring clothes you can layer. Rain is always a possibility in both the spring and autumn.
What is the transportation for the SARDINIA wine tour?
La Dolce Vigna works with local transportation companies that have luxury fleets. Tour vehicles are Mercedes Sprinters (or comparable) with extra space to spread out.
What is included in the SARDINIA wine tour?
La Dolce Vigna believes in curating a complete experience for its clients. This means that winery visits, meals, activities, etc. are all hand-picked and included in your tour price to give you the best a region has to offer. With the exception of one meal (on occasion), everything during the tour period is included. For further details, you can visit La Dolce Vigna’s Terms page for the Sardinia Wine + Culture Tour.
looking for a Private wine tour of Italy?
Look no further! In addition to our intimate group tours, La Dolce Vigna curates private wine tours—with or without a guide—based on your dates, travel style and interests. We will open the doors to authentic experiences complete with exceptional food and wine, colorful personalities, warm hospitality, not-to-be-missed cultural sites and many, many photo-worthy moments. (Trust us.)
