Gallura wine tour: wineries, Vermentino and local flavours
A Gallura wine tour shows a different side of northern Sardinia, beyond its best-known beaches and coastal resorts. Granite hills, vineyards, small towns and local farms reveal a region shaped by wine, food and rural traditions. September is an interesting time to explore this side of Sardinia: the grape harvest season brings renewed attention to vineyards and the work of local producers.
For travellers staying in Costa Smeralda or arriving in Olbia, a day in the hinterland can be an enjoyable way to discover Gallura while maintaining comfort and flexibility throughout the journey.
Gallura wine tour and Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
The wine most closely associated with the area is Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, the only DOCG in Sardinia. North-eastern Sardinia is its traditional territory, where vineyards grow on granite-based soils and the landscape is shaped by wind, Mediterranean vegetation and the influence of the sea.
Places such as Arzachena, Monti and Luogosanto, together with other areas of the Gallura countryside, are home to wineries and local producers where visitors can explore the connection between wine, landscape and tradition. Winery visits can also be combined with tastings, traditional lunches and stops dedicated to cheeses, cured meats and other Sardinian products.
Visiting wineries with a private chauffeur
When an itinerary includes several tastings in one day, nobody has to drive: that is one reason to travel with a professional driver. Blue Car Service provides chauffeur transport for food and wine experiences in Sardinia: guests choose the wineries, farms or local businesses they wish to visit, while the company takes care of transportation between each destination.
This option works well for couples, families and small groups, keeping the itinerary flexible without managing driving, parking or the logistics of moving between rural locations.
It also connects the coast with the inland areas of Gallura. Travellers staying in Porto Cervo, Cala di Volpe or elsewhere in Costa Smeralda can reach wine-producing areas during the day, return to their hotel afterwards, or include the winery visit within a broader itinerary focused on northern Sardinia.
A day shaped around your interests
A journey can begin in Costa Smeralda or Olbia and continue towards one or more destinations in the Gallura hinterland. The schedule may include a winery visit, a tasting, a traditional lunch and an afternoon stop in a local village, with timing adapted to the plans of the guests. Winery visits should be booked in advance, especially during the harvest.
Blue Car Service does not organise the winery activities themselves, but provides chauffeured vehicles for the chosen route, making a Gallura wine tour convenient for travellers who want to focus on the wines, local flavours and landscape while enjoying comfortable, discreet and professionally managed transport throughout the day.
