Overview
Alguer Wine Week 2027 – Alghero, Italy is Sardinian Wine Festival, week dedicated to wine, music, tastings, culture and entertainment taking place in Alghero, Sardinian Catalan city. City of Alghero welcomes edition of Alguer Wine Week – Sardinian Wines Festival, event devoted to wine, music, tastings, culture and entertainment, ready to celebrate love for wine and enhance Sardinia’s wine production.
Alguer Wine Week will represent unique opportunity to explore wine diversity of entire region, like diving into wineries of Sardinia, true Island of Wine, with sea of tastings. The event is organized in collaboration with major concerts and intense prose performances making up rich and varied program entertaining Alghero residents and visitors during summer.
Visiting Alguer Wine Week will be like diving into wineries of Sardinia, with square in Lo Quarter Largo San Francesco animated by stands of Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna where it will be possible to find products of their member wineries ready to tell their story, their terroir and their most representative wines. For 2024 it was expected to reach 25 million euros impact with activities ranging from hospitality to wine production and catering.
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What Makes This Food Event Special
Bold heading: Island of Wine Concept: Unique opportunity to explore wine diversity of entire region, like diving into wineries of Sardinia, true Island of Wine, with sea of tastings representing entire Sardinia.
Bold heading: Sardinian Catalan Setting: Taking place in Alghero, Sardinian Catalan city, Lo Quarter location Largo San Francesca animated by stands, blending Catalan heritage with wine culture, with live music, shows and exhibitions.
Bold heading: Consorzi Gathering: Square animated by stands of Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna including Consorzio Alghero DOC and Consorzio del Cannonau di Sardegna DOC and others, where it will be possible to find products of member wineries ready to tell story, terroir and most representative wines.
Bold heading: Global Competition Link: Hosted Concours Mondial de Bruxelles CMB Sparkling Wines Session within Alguer Wine Week event, globally valued competition, week ready to celebrate love for wine and enhance Sardinia’s wine production, with exhibitions, tastings, performances.
Bold heading: Culture and Music Blend: Sardinian Wine Festival week dedicated to wine, music, tastings, culture and entertainment, with major concerts, intense prose performances, Wine Masterclass Monte Baranta ArcheoWine at Nuraghe Palmavera, Wine Tour with Wine Bus visiting cantine di Alghero Percorso Ovest and more.
Food, Cuisine & Specialties
Sardinian Wine Diversity: Wines from entire region including Vermentino crisp white highlighting region’s refreshing citrus and floral undertones, robust Cannonau red boasting notes of dark berries and spices, Cagnulari, Alghero DOC red, Cannonau rosé, plus Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Carignano del Sulcis DOC, Girò di Cagliari DOC, Malvasia di Bosa DOC, Moscato di Sardegna DOC, Nuragus di Cagliari DOC, Vernaccia di Oristano DOC and more.
Award-Winning Labels: Cantina Santa Maria La Palma wines such as Redìt Cannonau Riserva Gold Medal, Aragosta Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Gold Medal, Vermentino Ràfia Tre Bicchieri award in Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso, plus other awarded wines.
Typical Products Tastings: Tastings of typical products, shows and much more, with local specialties and zero-kilometre delights, Sardinian delicacies paired with wine including local cold meats, cheeses and garden vegetables, local charcuterie, Sardinian delicacies.
Guided Pairings: Guided tasting of wines with pairings from great Sardinian gastronomic tradition that challenge conventions and reveal island that never ceases to surprise, organized by Department of Agriculture Sardinia Region hosted by Giuseppe Carrus Gambero Rosso journalist with Jonathan Gebser deputy curator of Slow Wine.
Vineyard Experience: Vineyard walk and wine tasting exploring historic vineyards near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz in northwestern Sardinia, learning local anecdotes, with aperitif 2 glasses of wine with local charcuterie, plus 5 glasses tasting including 2 Vermentino, 1 Cagnulari, 1 Cannonau rosé and 1 Alghero DOC red.
Sparkling Focus: Akènta sparkling wine celebrated during Akènta Day iconic event celebrating sea of Alghero, Akènta sparkling wine and one of most anticipated summer traditions, plus CMB Sparkling Wines Session.
Chefs, Restaurants & Food Vendors
Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna: Consorzi including Consorzio Alghero DOC and Consorzio del Cannonau di Sardegna DOC presenting products of member wineries ready to tell story, terroir and most representative wines at Lo Quarter stands.
Cantina Santa Maria La Palma: Leading Alghero winery near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz offering vineyard walk and tastings of Vermentino, Cagnulari, Cannonau rosé and Alghero DOC red, plus Aragosta Vermentino and Redìt Cannonau Riserva.
Local Producers: Wineries from across Sardinia representing appellations like Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Carignano del Sulcis and others participating with stands.
Gastronomic Partners: Department of Agriculture Sardinia Region organizing guided tastings with pairings from great Sardinian gastronomic tradition, with local restaurateurs and food artisans.
Wine Bus Tours: Wine Bus tours visiting cantine di Alghero Percorso Ovest, organizing visits to wineries of Alghero.
ArcheoWine Hosts: Wine Masterclass Monte Baranta ArcheoWine at Nuraghe Palmavera and Nuraghe sites blending archaeology and wine.
Food Experience
Lo Quarter Tasting Square: Main square in Lo Quarter Largo San Francesca animated by stands of Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna where you can find products of member wineries, with sea of tastings, wine glass, wine bag and 4 tasting tickets included in entry.
ArcheoWine Masterclasses: Wine Masterclass Monte Baranta ArcheoWine and Wine Masterclass Nuraghe Palmavera ArcheoWine combining archaeology and wine at ancient Nuraghe sites, plus guided tastings with pairings from Sardinian gastronomic tradition.
Wine Bus Tours: Wine Tour con il Wine Bus visiting cantine di Alghero Percorso Ovest, visiting wineries of Alghero with guided tours, vineyard walks and tastings.
Live Music and Shows: Wine tastings, live music, tastings of typical products, shows and much more, with major concerts and intense prose performances making up rich and varied program.
Vineyard Walks: Vineyard walk and wine tasting in territory of Alghero near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz, exploring historic vineyards, learning local anecdotes, refreshing with local wines and typical products, with local specialties and zero-kilometre delights.
CMB Competition Events: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Sparkling Wines Session within festival, globally valued competition with exhibitions, tastings, performances celebrating love for wine.
Date & Schedule
Official Dates: June 2027 (Dates TBD)
Typical Schedule: Previous editions held early July such as July 2 to 6 2024 at Lo Quarter location, with program including tastings, shows, exhibitions, concerts and Wine Bus tours. Third edition scheduled June 8 to 14 2026 as week dedicated to wine, music, tastings, culture and entertainment. Expect daily events from afternoon to evening with live music and shows.
Daily Hours: Lo Quarter tastings typically afternoon to evening, with Wine Bus tours in afternoon such as July 6 4 pm visit, masterclasses scheduled throughout week.
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Location & Venue
Main Venue – Lo Quarter: Lo Quarter location Largo San Francesca in Alghero, historic quarter with square animated by stands of Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna, central venue for tastings, music and culture.
Archaeological Sites: Nuraghe Palmavera, Monte Baranta and other archaeological sites hosting ArcheoWine masterclasses.
Wineries Around Alghero: Wineries in territory of Alghero near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz in northwestern Sardinia, accessible via Wine Bus Percorso Ovest.
Alghero City: Alghero, Sardinian Catalan city on northwest coast of Sardinia, with Catalan heritage, beaches and historic walls.
Sardinia Region: Sardinia Island of Wine representing entire region with diverse appellations from Gallura to Sulcis.
Port and Marine Park: Port of Alghero starting point for Akènta Day boat tours to Porto Conte Marine Park.
Getting to the Event
By Air: Alghero Fertilia Airport AHO closest, with flights from mainland Italy and Europe, then bus or taxi to Lo Quarter Alghero approximately 15 minutes.
By Ferry: Ferries from mainland Italy to Porto Torres and Olbia, then bus or car to Alghero approximately 1 to 2 hours.
By Car: Driving to Alghero possible with parking near Lo Quarter and historic centre, car useful for visiting wineries near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz.
By Bus: Local buses connect Alghero airport and surrounding areas to city centre and Lo Quarter.
Walking: Historic centre and Lo Quarter walkable, with main tasting square Largo San Francesca within walking distance of old town.
Wine Bus: Wine Bus tours organized during festival visiting cantine di Alghero Percorso Ovest, convenient for winery visits without driving.
Where to Stay Nearby
Alghero Historic Centre – Closest: Hotels and B&Bs in Alghero historic centre near Lo Quarter offer walking distance to tastings, prices previously USD 80 to USD 200 per night during summer high season.
Beach Areas: Hotels near Alghero beaches such as Maria Pia and Lido offering beach plus wine combination, prices previously USD 90 to USD 220 per night.
Agriturismi Near Wineries: Agriturismi near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz vineyards offering vineyard stays, prices previously USD 70 to USD 150 per night.
Porto Conte: Hotels near Porto Conte Marine Park for Akènta Day boat tours, prices previously USD 80 to USD 180 per night.
Budget Options: Hostels and budget B&Bs in Alghero offer dorm beds USD 25 to USD 45 and private rooms USD 60 to USD 120.
Luxury: Luxury hotels and resorts such as coastal resorts offer high-end stays previously USD 180 to USD 400 per night.
Things to Do Before or After the Event
ArcheoWine Exploration: Attend Wine Masterclass Monte Baranta ArcheoWine at Nuraghe Palmavera blending archaeology and wine, exploring Nuraghe sites.
Akènta Day: Attend Akènta Day iconic event celebrating sea of Alghero and Akènta sparkling wine, with gathering at Port of Alghero from 10:30 am and boarding boats to Porto Conte Marine Park.
Porto Ferro Vineyard Walks: Walk among vineyards near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz in northwestern Sardinia, discovering historic vineyards.
Alghero Old Town: Explore Alghero Sardinian Catalan city with Catalan walls, churches and beaches.
Benvenuto Vermentino: Attend Benvenuto Vermentino event 12th edition alongside Alguer Wine Week, with press conference presentation of 3rd edition of Alguer Wine Week.
Boat Tours: Take boat tours to Porto Conte Marine Park and Neptune’s Grotto.
Restaurants & Local Food to Try
Sardinian Cuisine: Try Sardinian specialties such as fregula, malloreddus, porceddu, bottarga and seadas pairing with Vermentino and Cannonau, meals previously USD 20 to USD 40 per person.
Alghero Catalan Dishes: Try Alghero Catalan dishes such as paella algherese, aragosta alla catalana and other seafood, meals previously USD 25 to USD 50 per person.
Local Charcuterie: Local charcuterie and cheeses such as pecorino sardo paired with Cannonau and Vermentino in vineyard aperitif, previously USD 10 to USD 25 per platter.
Wine Bars: Wine bars in Alghero historic centre offering Vermentino, Cagnulari, Cannonau rosé and Alghero DOC red by glass, previously USD 5 to USD 12 per glass.
Seafood Restaurants: Seafood restaurants near port offering fresh catch pairing with Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, previously USD 25 to USD 50 per person.
Agriturismo Dining: Agriturismi near Porto Ferro offering zero-kilometre delights and Sardinian delicacies paired with wine, previously USD 20 to USD 40 per person.
Dietary & Food Allergy Information
Wine Allergens: Wines contain sulfites, with crisp Vermentino and robust Cannonau containing sulfites, information available from Consorzi stands.
Food Allergens: Typical products tastings include local cold meats, cheeses, garden vegetables and Sardinian delicacies containing dairy, gluten and pork, with allergen information from vendors.
Vegetarian and Vegan: Vegetarian options available in Sardinian cuisine and typical products, with vegan wines identified by producers.
Gluten-Free: Gluten-free options available, with wines naturally gluten-free and some food vendors offering gluten-free.
Local Specialties: Zero-kilometre delights and local specialties may contain allergens, ask vendors at Lo Quarter stands.
Information: For specific dietary needs, contact Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna stands and local producers at Lo Quarter.
Ticket Information
Entry Ticket: To participate in Alguer Wine Week you will need to purchase ticket at entrance which will include wine glass, wine bag and 4 tasting tickets, similar to previous editions.
Wine Bus Tours: Wine Bus tours such as Visita le cantine di Alghero Percorso Ovest may require separate booking and ticket.
Masterclasses: Wine Masterclass Monte Baranta ArcheoWine and other ArcheoWine events may require separate registration and fee.
Pricing in USD – Based on Previous Editions: Entry ticket with glass, bag and 4 tastings previously around EUR 15 to EUR 25 approximately USD 16 to USD 27. Additional tasting tickets previously EUR 3 to EUR 5 each approximately USD 3 to USD 6. Wine Bus tours previously EUR 20 to EUR 35 approximately USD 22 to USD 38. Masterclasses previously EUR 20 to EUR 40 approximately USD 22 to USD 43. Full week pass if available previously EUR 60 to EUR 90 approximately USD 65 to USD 97. Check official site https://alguerwineweek.it/ for updated pricing.
Official Event Information
Official Website: https://alguerwineweek.it/
Contact: Phone +39 079 263 8815, Email info@promocamera.it, with organization by Promocamera and Consorzi.
Organizers: Consorzio Alghero DOC, Consorzio del Cannonau di Sardegna DOC and Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna, Department of Agriculture Sardinia Region, Promocamera, with collaboration for concerts and prose performances.
Venue: Lo Quarter location Largo San Francesca Alghero, with stands of Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna, plus archaeological sites Nuraghe Palmavera, Monte Baranta and wineries near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz.
Program: Program includes wine tastings, live music, tastings of typical products, shows, exhibitions, Wine Bus tours, ArcheoWine masterclasses, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Sparkling Wines Session and Benvenuto Vermentino presentation, with press conference by Giuseppe Carrus Gambero Rosso journalist and Jonathan Gebser deputy curator of Slow Wine.
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FAQ
What does entry ticket include and how many wines can I taste?
To participate you need to purchase ticket at entrance which includes wine glass, wine bag and 4 tasting tickets, with square in Lo Quarter Largo San Francesca animated by stands of Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna where you can find products of member wineries ready to tell story, terroir and most representative wines. You can purchase additional tasting tickets for more wines, with sea of tastings representing entire Sardinia from Vermentino to Cannonau. Visiting will be like diving into wineries of Sardinia, true Island of Wine, with unique opportunity to explore wine diversity.
What are ArcheoWine masterclasses and Wine Bus tours?
Wine Masterclass Monte Baranta ArcheoWine and Wine Masterclass Nuraghe Palmavera ArcheoWine combine archaeology and wine at ancient Nuraghe sites, blending cultural heritage with wine education. Wine Tour con il Wine Bus visits cantine di Alghero Percorso Ovest with tours departing such as July 6 4 pm, allowing you to visit wineries of Alghero near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz with vineyard walks, local anecdotes and tastings of local wines and typical products. These experiences offer deeper understanding beyond main Lo Quarter square.
Is Alguer Wine Week suitable for discovering Sardinian wine diversity?
Yes, event represents unique opportunity to explore wine diversity of entire region, with Consorzi del Vino della Sardegna presenting wines from across island including Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Carignano del Sulcis, Cagnulari, Alghero DOC and others. Guided tasting of wines with pairings from great Sardinian gastronomic tradition that challenge conventions and reveal island that never ceases to surprise is organized by Department of Agriculture Sardinia Region. You can taste robust Cannonau with dark berries and spices and crisp Vermentino with citrus and floral undertones illustrating artistry of Sardinian viticulture.
What other events happen during Alguer Wine Week besides tastings?
Besides tastings, event features wine tastings, live music, tastings of typical products, shows and much more, with major concerts and intense prose performances making up rich and varied program entertaining residents and visitors during summer. It hosts Concours Mondial de Bruxelles CMB Sparkling Wines Session globally valued competition with exhibitions, tastings and performances, plus Akènta Day iconic event celebrating sea of Alghero and Akènta sparkling wine with boat tours to Porto Conte Marine Park, and Benvenuto Vermentino presentation.
How do I get to Lo Quarter and nearby wineries?
Lo Quarter location Largo San Francesca is in Alghero historic centre walkable from old town and port, with Alghero Fertilia Airport AHO 15 minutes away by bus or taxi. For wineries near Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz in northwestern Sardinia, you can use Wine Bus tours such as Percorso Ovest visiting cantine di Alghero, or drive with parking near vineyards. Territory of Alghero offers vineyard walk and wine tasting exploring historic vineyards and learning local anecdotes, with local specialties and zero-kilometre delights paired with wine and aperitif of 2 glasses with local charcuterie.
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