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

Leave the city behind for a while. At In Our Garden, a 55-hectare regenerative permaculture farm near Cagliari, you walk through organic vineyards, learn how natural wine is made, and taste the results with local food. I like the personal scale of the visit, led by farmer and host Claudio, and I like that the experience includes more than wine: olive trees, herbs, hammocks, herbal tea, and a small bundle of wild lavender to take home.

I also appreciate the easy access without a car, including a pickup from the nearby bus stop. The main consideration is the two-hour duration. You get a thoughtful introduction rather than a full winery day, so anyone wanting many labels, formal cellar equipment, or a long technical tasting may find the visit too brief. For a slower, more personal look at Sardinian farming, however, this is a fine choice.

Key things to know before you go

• Claudio leads you from vine to glass: His explanations connect grape growing, traditional methods, and the making of natural wine.
• The farm is much more than a vineyard: You walk among olive, almond, and orange trees, seasonal vegetables, and protected perennial plants.
• The tasting comes with a Sardinian merenda: Homemade and local foods accompany the wines, along with fresh herbal tea.
• You can arrive without a car: Bus PF from Cagliari Train Station takes about 30 minutes, followed by a pickup from Stop 475 if arranged ahead.
• The visit stays private: Your booking is for a private group, which makes conversation with Claudio or Ramona easier.
• You leave with wild lavender: The handmade mazzetto is a simple but memorable souvenir of the farm.

Arriving at In Our Garden from Cagliari

In Our Garden sits on Via Santu Lianu, at number 124, roughly 30 to 40 minutes from Cagliari. Follow the signs after passing beneath the highway bridge. That crossing marks a clear change of mood: city roads give way to a quieter rural setting.

If you drive, follow the cypress-lined road and the signs for Reception. Park near the white house in the Guests Parking Area. The farm entrance to the house includes about one kilometer of white road, so allow a little extra time rather than arriving at the last minute.

You do not need a car. Bus PF leaves from Cagliari Train Station toward Terra Mala. Get off at Stop 475 on Via Leonardo da Vinci, close to Via Lago di Varese. Ramona or Claudio can pick you up there if you arrange it in advance. This is a useful option for visitors staying in Cagliari who would rather spend their money on wine and lunch than on a taxi.

The setting matters here. In Our Garden is not a polished tasting room beside a busy road. It is a working farm, and the route into it helps you shift gears before the tour begins.

The 55-hectare farm sets the tone

The farm follows a regenerative permaculture approach, with organically certified grapes growing alongside olives, almonds, oranges, herbs, and seasonal vegetables. That variety gives the visit a wider focus than grape production alone.

I like this because it helps you see wine as part of a farm system. Claudio does not simply point out vines and move straight to the bottles. The plants around you become part of the story, and Ramona may explain how herbs and trees interact across the property.

The farm also carries a personal story. Claudio spent much of his career as a manager with the Italian Railways, while keeping his connection to Sardinian farming traditions. Now he tends the plants at In Our Garden and shares the older methods behind the wine. His role gives the experience a useful human center: you are learning from someone who works with the land, not just someone repeating a standard tasting script.

Depending on who leads your visit, you may meet Ramona as well. She brings her own focus on herbs, plant relationships, and the farm’s broader purpose. Together, Ramona and Claudio give the experience a warm, conversational feel.

Walking through the vineyard with Claudio

The first main stop is the vineyard. Claudio guides you among the vines and explains the process from soil to bottle. The emphasis is on natural winemaking, tradition, sustainability, and care for the earth.

You should expect an informal walk rather than a technical lecture. The tour is about understanding how the grapes grow and how the farm’s methods shape the wine. Claudio uses clear explanations and personal examples, making the subject approachable even if you know little about winemaking.

This is also the best part of the experience for photographs. The vines, olive trees, cypress-lined road, and open farm setting provide plenty of simple rural views. Bring a camera if you enjoy pictures of working farms rather than grand estates.

The walk may be especially rewarding if you are interested in how agriculture connects to daily life. You are not only seeing rows of grapes. You are seeing grapes in a mixed farm environment, alongside plants used for food, fragrance, and traditional remedies.

One practical point: the tour takes place outdoors, so your comfort depends on the weather and your footwear. The supplied information does not specify terrain or shade along the entire route. Sensible walking shoes and sun protection are a good idea, especially during Sardinia’s warmer months.

Natural wine explained without the fuss

At the winery, Claudio turns from the plants to the finished product. He explains how grapes become wine and how the farm’s natural methods influence taste and character.

The phrase natural wine can mean different things in different places, so it is worth listening closely to what In Our Garden actually does. Here, the wines are described as handmade and chemical-free, produced from organically certified grapes. The experience presents them as an expression of the fruit, the soil, and the farm’s traditions.

You will taste several handcrafted wines while Claudio explains the story behind each one. This is not a large commercial tasting with a long list of bottles. The appeal is the chance to connect each glass with the vines you have just seen.

I like this order. Seeing the vineyard first makes the tasting easier to understand. You can ask about the grapes, production, and farming choices while the subject is still fresh. If you are new to natural wine, this is a good place to ask direct questions without feeling out of place.

The tasting has earned especially strong praise for its clarity and warmth. One visitor said Claudio completely changed the way they looked at wine production. That is a useful clue about the style of the session: expect education, but not a stiff classroom.

A merenda under the trees

The wine comes with a traditional merenda, a light Sardinian snack, plus fresh herbal tea. Local and homemade foods accompany the tasting, giving you something to eat between sips.

This is an important part of the value. At $53 per person, you are not paying only for a glass of wine and a short walk. You are paying for a private farm visit, personal guidance, a tasting, food, a relaxed break, and a small handmade gift.

The precise menu can change with the season, and the available details do not promise specific dishes. You might find fresh local products, homemade antipasti, or other simple farm foods. The point is pairing the wine with the place, not presenting a fixed restaurant menu.

Ramona has also welcomed people with grape leaf water and explained its traditional health associations. This gives you another glimpse into the farm’s interest in herbs and old plant knowledge. Treat these comments as part of the cultural conversation, not as medical advice.

If you have dietary restrictions, ask before booking or contact the hosts in advance. The experience includes food, but no special dietary arrangements are specified.

Hammocks, herbal tea, and time to slow down

After the walk and tasting, you can relax in a hammock beneath the trees. This may sound like a small detail, but it changes the pace of the visit.

Many winery tours move from explanation to tasting to the exit. Here, the hammock gives you time to sit quietly and take in the farm. You can finish your herbal tea, look back across the vines, and let the information settle.

I would not book this experience expecting constant activity. Its strength is the pause. You get a chance to enjoy sustainable farming as a way of life rather than simply hearing a sales pitch about it.

That slower rhythm suits couples, small private groups, and anyone who wants a gentle break from sightseeing. It may suit families too, provided everyone is happy with a calm outdoor visit and a conversation-led tour.

The lavender mazzetto makes a good souvenir

Before leaving, you take home a handmade bundle of wild lavender, called a mazzetto. It is a modest gift, but a better reminder than a generic bottle opener or printed brochure.

The lavender connects the visit to the plants around you. It also captures the character of In Our Garden: handmade, local, and closely tied to the farm.

You should not expect a large retail shop or a broad range of products based on the information provided. The mazzetto is the stated keepsake, and its value is mainly sentimental. It carries the scent of the place and gives you something tangible to remember after returning to Cagliari.

Why the private format matters

The experience is offered for a private group, which is one of its strongest features. Instead of trying to hear a guide over a large crowd, you can ask questions and set the pace of the conversation more easily.

Claudio and Ramona speak Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. That wide language range is useful for international visitors and helps keep the farming explanations clear.

The hosts are repeatedly praised for their warmth, patience, and passion for nature. Those qualities matter here because the experience depends on conversation. The vineyard is attractive, but the people make the visit meaningful.

A private format can also make the $53 price easier to justify, especially for couples or friends who value a more personal setting. If you are comparing it with a large commercial wine tour, this offers more direct contact with the people who care for the land.

Is $53 a fair price?

At $53 per person, the experience is not the cheapest way to taste Sardinian wine. You are also not buying a basic bar tasting.

The fee covers two hours with a local farmer, a guided vineyard walk, an explanation of natural winemaking, a wine tasting, a merenda with herbal tea, hammock time, and a wild lavender bundle. Transport is not listed as included from Cagliari, although pickup from the bus stop is available when arranged in advance.

I see the price as fair for someone who values a private and personal farm visit. The food, setting, and guide-led conversation add more substance than a quick tasting at a city wine shop.

The value is less clear if your main goal is to sample many wines or learn advanced cellar techniques. The experience is designed around connection to the farm, not quantity. You pay for the story behind the bottle as much as for the bottle itself.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would recommend In Our Garden to you if you enjoy:

• Small-scale, personal experiences
• Organic farming and natural wine
• Quiet countryside settings
• Local food paired with wine
• Meeting the people who care for a place
• Gentle walking rather than a packed sightseeing schedule
• Getting outside Cagliari without renting a car

It is especially good for couples and private groups who want an easy half-day addition to a Cagliari stay. Wine beginners should feel comfortable, since Claudio explains the process in a friendly way.

You may want a different experience if you prefer formal wine estates, a large cellar, a long list of tasting samples, or a full-day agricultural tour. The visit is only two hours, and its relaxed pace is central to its appeal.

Booking details worth knowing

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option also helps if your Sardinia plans are still changing.

Starting times depend on availability, so check the schedule before arranging the bus. If you want the pickup from Stop 475, tell the hosts ahead of time.

Because this is a private group experience on a working farm, punctuality matters. Allow time for the drive or the bus, the pickup, and the one-kilometer farm road.

Should you book In Our Garden?

Book it if you want to understand Sardinia through its soil, plants, food, and people. Claudio’s vineyard walk, Ramona’s connection to herbs, the natural wine tasting, and the quiet hammock break combine into something more personal than a standard winery stop.

The strongest reason to go is not the number of wines. It is the chance to spend two hours with hosts who care deeply about farming traditions and want to share them clearly. The main caution is simple: this is a short, relaxed introduction, not a large-scale wine education course.

For a calm outing near Cagliari, especially without a car, I think the $53 price is justified. You leave with new ideas about wine, a taste of local food, and a lavender mazzetto that brings the farm home with you.

FAQ

Where is In Our Garden located?

In Our Garden is on Via Santu Lianu at number 124, near Cagliari, Sardinia. Signs guide you to the farm after you pass beneath the highway bridge.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts two hours.

How far is the farm from Cagliari?

The farm is about 30 to 40 minutes from Cagliari by car. It is also possible to reach it by public transport.

Can I visit without renting a car?

Yes. Take Bus PF from Cagliari Train Station toward Terra Mala and get off at Stop 475 on Via Leonardo da Vinci. The hosts can pick you up there if you arrange it in advance.

Who leads the experience?

Claudio leads the vineyard and natural winemaking sections. Ramona may also guide or welcome you and share information about the farm, herbs, and plants.

What languages are available?

The hosts can communicate in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Is the experience private?

Yes. The activity is offered for a private group.

What does the wine tasting include?

It includes a guided tasting of handcrafted natural wines made at the farm. A traditional merenda with local foods and fresh herbal tea is also included.

What else can I do during the visit?

You can walk among the vines and other farm plants, stop for photographs, relax in hammocks beneath the trees, and enjoy the rural setting.

What souvenir do I take home?

You receive a handmade bundle of wild lavender, known as a mazzetto.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.