Sardinian cuisine was, and is partly still, characterised by its pastoral culture, which was very widespread on the island - some might call it rustic. But do not underestimate the food because
Sardinian cuisine has come a long way.
Fish and seafood Lobsters from
Alghero are in demand and famous for their succulent meat. Moray is a most delicious fish, which if you are lucky you can sometimes find on the menu in
Alghero's restaurants.
Sardinians also love squid – particularly grilled with a little lemon. Mussels also appear regularly on the menu.
In Cagliari there is a fish market, which is interesting to visit for foodies. Here you can see a great range of Mediterranean fish.
Meat, game and poultry
Sardinians are however mainly known for meat. Suckling pig is a local favourite and really delicious.
Lamb is also one of the preferred types of meat.
Wild boar is widespread in
Sardinia and especially inland on the island you can try wild boar and the products made from it.
Sausages and ham
Grandula is a type of air-dried pork fat. Grandula is produced from meat and fat from the pig's jaw area.
Another wonderful sausage is the so-called Mustela, which is also produced from pork.
Prosciutto di Desulo is a great air-dried ham, which is typically produced in the more mountainous parts of the island.
In the Sassari region they make the pork sausage Salame di Tergu.
Cheese
The wonderful sheep's cheese Pecorino Sardo is produced in
Sardinia and is widespread on the island.
Another good
Sardinian cheese is Casizolu made of cow's milk.
Sweets
Sardinia is especially well known for its many nougat products, which are still produced in the traditional homemade way in many places on the island.
Wine and vineyards
Vermentino di Gallura is a white wine produced from the white vermentino grape, which is especially common in
Sardinia. The Vermentino di Gallura wine is found in several excellent versions and is great with fish or seafood.
The native grape of
Sardinia is called Canonau and typically produces strong wines. However, an increasing number of wine producers are now making world-class wine.
Two really good
Sardinian vineyards are Argiolas og Dettòri.
