Events that tell the soul of Sant'Antioco
In recent years, the island of Sant'Antioco has become a point of reference for fans of oenology and Mediterranean culture thanks to a rich calendar of events dedicated to wine and,
in particular, to the Carignano del Sulcis. An ancient, resilient and profoundly identity-driven vine, which through local events has been able to tell its story to an ever-widening public, contributing to the promotion of the entire island territory.
A Wine City since 2002
2002 was a symbolic year for Sant'Antioco: entry into theNational Association of Wine Cities marked the beginning of a virtuous path of valorisation of local productions.
That same year, the island first hosted Calici di Stelle, one of the most popular events of the Italian summer, celebrating wine on the magical night of San Lorenzo.
Calici di Stelle: the evening symbol of island identity
Among all the events, Goblets of Stars remains the most representative in terms of history, attendance and impact on the territory. The 2025 edition will be held on 10 AugustAs per tradition, it promises once again to be an unforgettable evening: thousands of people including wine enthusiasts, tourists and islanders will gather to taste the area's wines, meet local producers, and enjoy a sensory experience that goes beyond mere tasting. An opportunity to tell the story of Carignano del Sulcis through direct contact with those who produce it,
protects and promotes it.
Le Notti del Vino: a new format for a new experience
New in 2025, Wine Nights is the new format of the Associazione Città del Vino designed to enhance the territories through evening tastings, music and culture. The first edition on the island will be held on 16 August, in the splendid setting of Maladroxia beach. A magical evening by the sea, enhanced by the presence of local producers, live music
and an atmosphere that celebrates the value of meeting and sharing.
Carignano Wine Festival: the heart of summer
The other key event of summer 2025 is the Carignano Wine Festivalscheduled for 23 August on the Sant'Antioco seafront. Born in 2022, it has quickly become a central event for the promotion of the island's symbolic grape variety. Guided tastings, workshops and meetings with producers make the festival a moment of great cultural and touristic value.
This year the festival will go one step further: it will land in Cagliari in autumn with a special edition involving the restaurants in the historic centre in a food and wine contest.
A challenge between creativity and tradition that will bring Carignano del Sulcis to the centre of the regional food and wine scene.
A unique heritage
What makes the Carignano di Sant'Antioco is also its extraordinary origin: a large part of the production comes from historical tree-trained, non-irrigated vines, cultivatedwhich survived phylloxera thanks to the island's sandy soils. An agricultural heritage of inestimable value that today represents not only an oenological rarity, but also a model of sustainability and preservation of biodiversity.
Events uniting wine, culture and the future
These events are not just festivals, but strategic tools to tell astrong and cohesive territorial identity. Carignano del Sulcis, through the universal language of wine, is the spokesperson for an island that believes in its roots and the value of community. Every goblet poured is an invitation to discovery, every event is a declaration of love for the territory.
Marco Pinna
