|
Description
Jerzu, old
agricultural village, lies 500 mt asl on the slope of
a hill wedged between mountain and sea, the of , surrounded
by the imposing limestone mesas of Porcu ‘e Luddu and
Troiscu, flanked by the buttes of Mammilara overlooking the
wide natural amphitheatre of Gelidi and S. Antonio. The
village itself is a wide terrace overlooking the sea it
almost touches with is flatter downhill extensions at Pelau,
the site of Jerzu’s renowned Cannonau vineyards
The
archaeological treasures of the territory, its Nuragic
villages and domus de janas are presently the object of
growing attention of scholars and experts.
|
|
|
|
JERZU'S B&B
No Bed &
Breakfast present
|
|
USEFUL NUMBERS
Comune di Jerzu
0782.70498
Polizia municipale
0782.70498 |
|
|
The
ancient name of the village (Jersu) was first recorded on a
notary act reporting the donation of a vineyard. Other
ancient documents, describe the existence of a community
tightly linked to grape growing and Cannonau production. The
modern community Wine Cellar Complex stands at the entrance
of the village; here wine production and ageing facilities
are respectful of the authenticity of traditional
techniques, the village’s trademark and a valuable symbol
for the whole Jerzu community. |
