Near Cagliari: The World of Natural Wine at “In Our Garden”

At In Our Garden, wine is only part of the story. You walk among vines, olive trees, almonds, oranges, herbs, and seasonal vegetables, then follow Claudio into the making of natural wine. The setting is a working Sardinian farm, not a polished tasting room.

I like the personal guidance from Claudio and Ramona, who connect winemaking with old farming customs and the uses of local herbs. I also like the relaxed finish: fresh herbal tea, a traditional merenda, hammocks, and a small bundle of wild lavender to take home. The main thing to consider is that this is a two-hour visit, so it offers a focused taste of the farm rather than a full-day agricultural tour.

Key things to know before booking

• Claudio leads the vineyard and wine portion, explaining how grapes move from soil to bottle using natural methods.
• Ramona may guide you through the wider farm, including its herbs, olive trees, orange trees, almond trees, and seasonal vegetables.
• The tasting comes with local homemade food, including antipasti and a traditional merenda with herbal tea.
• You can reach the farm without a car, using Bus PF from Cagliari and arranging pickup from the stop.
• This is a private-group activity, with hosts able to speak Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• The price is $53 per person, a fair sum if you value personal hosting, food, wine, and a rural setting over a large commercial tasting.

A working farm 30 to 40 minutes from Cagliari

In Our Garden is close enough to Cagliari for an easy half-day outing, yet the approach quickly feels rural. The farm covers 55 hectares and follows regenerative permaculture practices. After turning onto Via Santu Lianu, you pass beneath a highway bridge and follow signs toward number 124.

By car, you follow a cypress-lined road to the reception signs and park near the white house. The final kilometer is a white farm road, and that slow approach helps mark the change from city to countryside. It is not a dramatic entrance, but it gives you time to leave Cagliari behind.

You do not need a car. Bus PF leaves from Cagliari Train Station toward Terra Mala. Get off at stop number 475 on Via Leonardo da Vinci, near Via Lago di Varese, and arrange a pickup in advance. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes, and this option makes the visit more practical for car-free visitors.

I would confirm the pickup details before setting out. The farm is large, and the hosts need to know when and where to meet you. This is a small practical step, but it prevents a confusing wait by the roadside.

Walking the vineyard with Claudio

The tour begins with a guided walk among the vines. Claudio, the main host for the winemaking portion, explains how the farm turns grapes into handmade wine. His own background adds an unusual layer to the visit. After a long career as a manager with the Italian Railways, he returned his attention to Sardinian farming traditions and now cares for the farm’s plants and wine production.

That personal path matters because the tour is not simply a list of grape varieties or technical wine terms. Claudio connects the work to the soil, seasons, and daily care of a small agricultural project. You learn about the movement from vineyard to winery and about the natural methods used to make the wines.

The pace should suit you if you prefer conversation and observation over a formal lecture. You stop for photographs in the vineyard, and the walk gives you a chance to see the vines in their wider setting. The farm also grows organically certified grapes, olives, almonds, oranges, and seasonal vegetables, so the vineyard is only one part of a larger food system.

The walk may be less appealing to someone seeking a grand estate or a highly staged wine presentation. This is a farm visit, and its charm comes from the people and the work. The setting is peaceful, but the emphasis is on learning how the hosts live and produce, not on elaborate architecture or luxury service.

Natural winemaking from soil to glass

At the winery, Claudio explains the steps behind the farm’s natural wines. The focus is on traditional methods, sustainability, and allowing the character of the grapes and place to come through without heavy intervention.

You do not need a strong wine background to follow the conversation. The hosts explain the process in plain terms and connect the bottle to the plants, soil, and care involved before harvest. If you are already interested in organic or natural wine, this part will likely be the main reason to book.

The tasting is guided rather than self-service. Claudio talks through the different wines and the ideas behind them as you taste. That makes the session useful even if your wine vocabulary is limited. You can pay attention to the flavors themselves instead of worrying about finding the correct words.

The wines are paired with fresh local food. The farm serves homemade antipasti and other simple products, with each wine matched to something from the table. This pairing gives the tasting more substance than a few small sips, especially at a $53 price point.

The experience does not promise a long list of bottles or a formal sommelier session. You are paying for a personal explanation of natural winemaking, a look at the farm, and a generous countryside visit. If your goal is to sample many Sardinian labels, a city wine bar may offer more choice. If your goal is to understand one family-run agricultural project, this is the better fit.

Herbs, grape-leaf water, and the wider farm

The visit can extend beyond grapes. Ramona brings attention to the relationship between the farm’s herbs, trees, and food plants, often using personal stories to explain how they fit into life on the land.

One memorable detail is grape-leaf water offered on arrival. The hosts explain its claimed health benefits before leading you through the fields. The farm’s herbs also form part of a wider conversation about traditional medicinal uses, spirituality, and the connection between the physical world and farming customs.

You should treat these ideas as part of the cultural conversation rather than a medical lesson. The value is in hearing how Ramona and Claudio understand the plants they tend. Their approach gives the visit a human and local character that a standard vineyard tasting often lacks.

The farm’s variety also makes the walk more interesting for people who do not care much about wine. Olive trees, almond trees, orange trees, perennial plants, and seasonal vegetables create a broader picture of Sardinian agriculture. You begin to see the vineyard as one piece of a living farm rather than an isolated row of grapes.

A Sardinian merenda under the trees

After the vineyard and winery, the pace slows. You enjoy herbal tea and a traditional merenda, a simple snack that fits the setting better than a formal restaurant meal. Fresh local products and homemade antipasti accompany the wine, giving you time to eat, talk, and take in the quiet.

This part is important to the character of the visit. The hosts are not rushing you from one display to the next. The food creates a pause, and the tour becomes a shared table in the countryside.

You can then relax in a hammock beneath the trees. It is an easygoing ending, especially after walking in the sun. The hammock time is not a separate attraction with a fixed program. Think of it as space to sit quietly, reflect, and enjoy the farm before returning to the house.

The small lavender bundle is another thoughtful touch. You take home a handmade mazzetti of wild lavender, a fragrant reminder of the visit rather than a generic souvenir. It is modest, but it fits the farm’s emphasis on plants, handwork, and local traditions.

What $53 buys you

At $53 per person, this is not the cheapest way to taste wine near Cagliari. You are not paying only for the liquid in the glass. The price includes a private-group visit, a guided vineyard walk, an explanation of the winemaking process, wine tasting, homemade food, herbal tea, hammock time, and the lavender bundle.

The strongest value comes from the hosts’ time. Claudio and Ramona guide the visit themselves, answer questions, and connect the wine to the rest of the farm. That personal contact is difficult to compare with a quick tasting counter in town.

The price also makes more sense if you do not have a car. A farm outing with arranged pickup from the bus stop can save you the trouble of organizing a taxi or rental vehicle. Confirm that pickup in advance, since it is not an automatic city shuttle.

I would book this for the setting, food, and conversation as much as for the wine. I would not book it if you want a large commercial cellar, a formal meal, or a full day of vineyard touring. The two-hour format is compact and manageable, but it limits how much of the 55-hectare property you can see.

Who will enjoy this visit most

This experience fits couples, friends, and families who like food, farming, and local stories. It is particularly good for anyone curious about natural wine but unsure how it differs from conventional production. Claudio explains the process without requiring specialist knowledge.

It also suits visitors looking for a quieter side trip from Cagliari. The farm setting, herbs, trees, and hammocks give you a break from urban sightseeing. You will get more from the visit if you are happy to slow down and listen.

Car-free visitors have a real advantage here because the bus route and arranged pickup make the outing possible without a rental car. Just allow time to coordinate the meeting point.

Wine lovers should keep their expectations sensible. This is a tasting of the farm’s own handcrafted wines, not a tour of Sardinia’s entire wine industry. The appeal is the direct connection between the people, plants, and bottles.

Languages, timing, and cancellation

The activity lasts two hours and is offered as a private group. Claudio or Ramona can host in Italian, English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese, which makes it easier to ask questions and take part in the conversation.

Starting times vary, so you need to check availability for your date. The meeting point is In Our Garden, at 124 Via Santu Lianu, with signs along the road and additional directions for the final approach.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Cagliari plans are still changing.

Should you book In Our Garden?

Book this visit if you want a small-scale Sardinian farm experience with natural wine, homemade food, and hosts who care about sharing their way of life. The combination of vineyard, herbs, olive trees, merenda, and hammock time gives the outing more depth than a basic tasting.

I would especially recommend it for car-free visitors, couples seeking a calm half-day outside Cagliari, and anyone interested in the ideas behind natural winemaking. Skip it if you want a large winery, a formal cellar tour, or a long tasting list.

For $53, the value is strongest in the personal attention and the complete setting. You leave with wine knowledge, a lavender bundle, and a clearer sense of how food and farming fit together in this corner of Sardinia.

FAQ

How long does the In Our Garden experience last?

The activity lasts two hours.

How much does the experience cost?

The price is $53 per person.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Azienda Agricola Multifunzionale In Our Garden, at number 124 on Via Santu Lianu near Cagliari.

Can I reach In Our Garden by public transport?

Yes. Take Bus PF from Cagliari Train Station toward Terra Mala, then get off at stop number 475 on Via Leonardo da Vinci near Via Lago di Varese. The hosts can pick you up there if you arrange it in advance.

Who leads the experience?

Claudio leads the vineyard and natural winemaking portion. Ramona or Claudio may guide the wider farm visit and host the tasting and food.

What languages are available?

The hosts can provide the activity in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Is this a private activity?

Yes. The experience is offered for a private group.

What is included?

You receive a guided vineyard walk, an explanation of natural winemaking, handcrafted wine tastings, a traditional merenda with herbal tea, time in the hammocks, and a handmade bundle of wild lavender to take home.