Pleasures Gorge
PECORINO SARDO AND “SU CASIZOLU” REALLY TASTY CHEESES
Cheeses are also a characteristic of the local food production. Sardinian sheep livestock covers nearly 50% of the total Italian livestock. Accordingly Sardinian production of cheese and dairy products is one of the highest both in quantity and quality. Sardinian cheeses have a particular characteristic and unmistakable taste which is obtainable only when animals have the possibility, rare these days, to graze out in the open feeding on grass, wild shrubs and aromatic herbs. Read More
BOTTARGA, A SPECIALITY APPRECIATED WORLD-WIDE
Gastronomic traditions are closely related to the characteristics of the surrounding environment and local products. In Oristano you can enjoy numerous specialities: ranging from delicious fish, abundant in the sea and ponds, vegetables grown in fertile and water-rich inland areas, to delicious meat such as lamb, beef and horse bred in the area. The local cuisine is based on this abundance of natural products and is full of pleasing, tasty surprises. Read More
THE VERNACCIA OF ORISTANO A WINE PAR EXCELLENCE The Vernaccia of Oristano is an esteemed classic wine of a very high natural alcohol content (from 15 to 18 percent) ideal for an aperitif or desert. According to Marco Giulio Columella, the name Vernaccia probably originates from the “Vite Vernacula” a native plant of the area. It is believed that the vernaccia vine was grown inland from Tharros....... THE MALVASIA OF BOSA A GUARANTEED QUALITY WINE FOR EXPERTS Probably the vine dates back to the Byzantine Age and also its name seems to derive from the Peloponnese, where the wine of the town of Monobasia was very famous. This wine is mostly widespread in the areas of Oristano, high Marmilla and, especially, Planargia. In the area of Bosa the vine has known a good expansion even if the production is very restricted. Read Mode
DELICIOUS CAKES AND BISCUITS, EATING THEM IS NEARLY A PIT
In Oristano a place of esteem goes to sweets, from the “gueffus” based on almonds, to mostaccioli, zippulas, gattò and amaretti. You can make the famous Oristano mustazzolus by following this simple recipe: take 500 grams of flour, 750 grams of sugar, 30 grams of yeast, a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, a teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 lemon, plus 150 grams of sugar and 2 egg whites for the icing. Read More
SHOW LIST OF FACILITIES WHERE TASTE TYPICAL PRODUCTS THE PROVINCE OF ORISTANO