Precision, purity, authenticity
Mesa
Anyone who associates Sardinia only with holiday brochures and Cannonau in front of the grill hasn't discovered Mesa yet. This winery represents a new perspective on the island – one that seeks depth rather than postcards, heritage rather than folklore.
Mesa was founded by Gavino Sanna, one of Italy's most famous advertisers. Someone who knows a thing or two about images. And messages. But instead of glamour, he chose earth. Vines, wind, sun – and the sea, which is never far away here.
Mesa – that means table in Sardinian. And that's exactly what it is: a place for sharing. Ideas, food, wine. Simple things, well done. With soul. With style. With heart .
The vineyards are located in Sulcis, in the far southwest of the island. The vines grow on barren soils, shaped by the mistral winds and bathed in light. What emerges here has nothing to do with show. It's about character. And with the will to take Sardinia seriously – as a homeland, as a heritage, as a signature.
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.