Precision, purity, authenticity
Mesa
There are places that demand everything from you - and yet never let go. Sardinia is one such place. Untamed, unruly, rough. But those who give themselves over to it will be rewarded. That's how Cantina Mesa does it. A winery that doesn't just make wine, but captures an island in bottles.
Mesa wines are precision, purity, authenticity. A tribute to Sardinia, to its wildness and its beauty. Because here the opposites live close together: heat and coolness, rigor and joy, work and passion. And that is exactly what you taste.
What counts
Primo
There are wines that make a statement - clear, confident, uncompromising. Primo is just such a line. The name says it all: The first. The original. What counts. These are wines that reflect Sardinia in its purest form - unadulterated, full of character, deeply rooted in the terroir.
The heat of the day, the cool sea air at night, the mistral blowing through the vines - all this shapes Primo . Power and elegance, tension and balance, a play of sun and wind. One first sip, a lasting impression.
The Essence of Sardinia
Desiderio
The Desiderio line from Cantina Mesa embodies the essence of Sardinia in its purest form. These wines are a tribute to the longing for authenticity and originality. They reflect the unspoiled nature, the salty sea breeze and the passionate culture of the island.
The Dream of the South
Sogno
The Sogno line is exactly that: a dream. A vision of Sardinia captured in liquid form. Tradition and modernity, heat and freshness, power and finesse meet here. These wines are full of emotion - they tell of long summer nights, of the sparkling sea in the distance, of sandy soils that carry stories. Sogno is the promise of a southern attitude to life - intense, lively and unforgettable.
The Magic of Sardinia
Incanto
There are wines that freeze a moment in time. Incanto is exactly that - a line that carries Sardinia's mysterious aura. It's about fascination, about depth, about the fine nuances that only become visible at second glance. The cool breeze of the Mistral, the light that gently sweeps over the vineyards, the mineral power of the soil - all of this shapes the wines in this line.
More about Mesa
culture
Sardinia lives from its contrasts: rigor and joy, work and passion, loneliness and community. This is reflected in Mesa . Nothing goes according to plan here - because plans are of little value in Sardinia. Suddenly the power goes out, the phone doesn't work, the internet breaks down. And yet, in the same moment, there is this lightness. The warmth. The people. The unlocked house. The food that surpasses everything. The joy of life that always lives close to the seriousness of life. The wines of Mesa are an expression of this culture - clarity, calm, precision.
Story
The story of Cantina Mesa begins with a decision that is as typically Italian as trusting one's family. Luca Fontana and his wife found themselves in Sardinia - not because it was planned, but because life wanted it that way. As director, Luca shaped the winery, built it up, managed it and developed it, while the oenologist Stefano Cova remained responsible for wine production. But the path was not always easy. Hard work, unexpected challenges and the relentless rhythm of the island determined the development. Today, Mesa is majority owned by the Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo , which consistently continues on the path it has chosen - investing in quality and vines, but without losing the soul of the winery.
terroir
Sardinia doesn't give away anything it doesn't earn. Cantina Mesa's 78 hectares of vines are at the mercy of this island - the blazing sun, the salty wind of the Mistral , the mineral soils of the Sulcis Iglesiente region. The grape varieties are exactly those that can survive here: Vermentino, Carignano, Cannonau, Cagnulari and Syrah . The winemaking follows what nature dictates: bush vines (Alberello), cordon training or Guyot system - depending on the location and exposure. There are no shortcuts, no fast tracks. Every drop tells the story of the earth, the climate, the patience. "The best berries make the best wine", this simple truth contains everything.
culture
Sardinia lives from its contrasts: rigor and joy, work and passion, loneliness and community. This is reflected in Mesa . Nothing goes according to plan here - because plans are of little value in Sardinia. Suddenly the power goes out, the phone doesn't work, the internet breaks down. And yet, in the same moment, there is this lightness. The warmth. The people. The unlocked house. The food that surpasses everything. The joy of life that always lives close to the seriousness of life. The wines of Mesa are an expression of this culture - clarity, calm, precision.
Story
The story of Cantina Mesa begins with a decision that is as typically Italian as trusting one's family. Luca Fontana and his wife found themselves in Sardinia - not because it was planned, but because life wanted it that way. As director, Luca shaped the winery, built it up, managed it and developed it, while the oenologist Stefano Cova remained responsible for wine production. But the path was not always easy. Hard work, unexpected challenges and the relentless rhythm of the island determined the development. Today, Mesa is majority owned by the Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo , which consistently continues on the path it has chosen - investing in quality and vines, but without losing the soul of the winery.
terroir
Sardinia doesn't give away anything it doesn't earn. Cantina Mesa's 78 hectares of vines are at the mercy of this island - the blazing sun, the salty wind of the Mistral , the mineral soils of the Sulcis Iglesiente region. The grape varieties are exactly those that can survive here: Vermentino, Carignano, Cannonau, Cagnulari and Syrah . The winemaking follows what nature dictates: bush vines (Alberello), cordon training or Guyot system - depending on the location and exposure. There are no shortcuts, no fast tracks. Every drop tells the story of the earth, the climate, the patience. "The best berries make the best wine", this simple truth contains everything.