An enthusiastic crowd transformed the historic center of Sorso into an open-air stage, creating an atmosphere that combined flavor, culture, and entertainment. This was a record-breaking edition of Calici di Stelle , a collective experience that enveloped the city in an unforgettable night.
" Sorso has once again demonstrated its ability to welcome and amaze . Calici di Stelle is not just an event, but a moment in which our community shares its story and opens up to the wider public , combining tradition, culture, and hospitality. This edition demonstrates how our city is able to position itself as a reference point for wine tourism and quality cultural offerings. I thank everyone who contributed to this extraordinary success," said Mayor Fabrizio Demelas.
The Saturday, August 9th edition was a remarkable success. Over 3,200 tickets were sold and thousands of visitors filled the historic streets, confirming the event as one of the most anticipated of the summer season .
The chosen theme, "Night of Wine, Notes of Stars," found expression throughout the city: from glasses of wine to concerts, from local flavors to artistic installations. For Federico Basciu, Councilor for Tourism and Productive Activities, "it was a night celebrating our history and traditions in a journey of identity, where we sought to best welcome the many visitors who chose the city of Sorso."
As is tradition, the evening opened with a toast in the garden of the Baronial Palace. Mayor Fabrizio Demelas, Councilor for Tourism and Productive Activities Federico Basciu, and the entire municipal administration welcomed guests and dignitaries, including: the Prefect of Sassari, Grazia La Fauci; Colonel Massimiliano Pricchiazzi, Provincial Commander of the Carabinieri; Colonel Marco Sebastiani of the Guardia di Finanza; Frigate Captain Mirko Orrù of the Porto Torres Port Authority; Captain Lorenzo Mochi of the Porto Torres Carabinieri Company; Marshal Gianluca Porcheddu, Commander of the Sorso Carabinieri Station; Father Luca Collu, parish priest of San Pantaleo and Santa Monica; Professor Marco Milanese of the University of Sassari; and several mayors from Northern Sardinia. Together, they raised their glasses to officially begin the long night. From Via Cottoni to Piazza San Pantaleo, passing through Piazza Marginesu, Piazza Garibaldi, Piazzetta Cavour, Piazza Sant'Agostino, Piazza Bonfigli, and the Church of Santa Croce, the ancient heart of Sorso became the stage for 34 live musical performances, traveling shows, and areas dedicated to children, while stands from local wineries and producers welcomed visitors from all over Sardinia.
Among the evening's protagonists were the wineries: Tenute Dettori, Cantina Nuraghe Crabioni, Corona Ruja, Cantina Sorso-Sennori, Schintu Winery, and Pusceddu Farm in Bosa.
