Nuraghe Appiu: wild herbs and cheeses featured in the Food Days

Nuraghe Appiu: wild herbs and cheeses at the Food Days

When: 25 April 2026, from 10:00

Where: archaeological area of Nuraghe Appiu, Villanova Monteleone (SS), Sardinia.

The Nuraghe Appiu site will host a one-day event dedicated to local food traditions and productions. The initiative is part of the "Giornate del Cibo" series promoted by the Pro Loco of Villanova Monteleone within the Chenamos in carrela 2026 program.

The program combines nature, archaeology and gastronomy through practical and educational activities aimed at the public. Participants will learn to identify edible wild herbs, discover cheese- and ricotta-making techniques and explore pairings between wild plants and local dairy products.

• Hands-on workshop on cheese and ricotta production techniques.
• Botanical walk in the surrounding countryside to identify and collect edible herb species.
• Guided tour of the Nuraghe Appiu archaeological site.
• Themed tastings linking local cheeses to the herbs gathered during the morning.

Experts contributing to the event include botanist Emmanuele Farris (University of Sassari), food journalist Giovanni Fancello, chef Fabio Zago, with coordination by food communicator Tommaso Sussarello. Their combined expertise offers an integrated perspective on the culinary use of wild herbs in a rural and archaeological setting.

Costs and info: participation in workshops is free; themed tastings require a 10 euro ticket. For information and reservations call +39 338 2775286.

The event is organized by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Villanova Monteleone and is part of the spring-summer program promoting local specialties.