Province of Sulcis Iglesiente

Born from the territorial reshaping of southwestern Sardinia, this coastal corner—historically bound to the former Carbonia-Iglesias mining basin—channels its rugged past into intense, wind-swept viticulture. Sulcis Iglesiente claims a distinct culinary signature, shaped by ungrafted Carignano del Sulcis vines digging into sandy soils right up to the shoreline. Across 24 municipalities, this province boasts 21 protected denominations, with sun-drenched towns like Sant'Anna Arresi and Santadi yielding robust reds. Here, Mediterranean sea-spray naturally seasons the grapes, crafting a salty, sun-baked profile that separates these coastal bottles from the inland pastures of neighboring territories.