Spinello Blue Spritz is a Sardinian aperitif from Silvio Carta, created as a liquid tribute to the wild and authentic nature of Sardinia. The producer describes the name itself as a reference to two key ingredients: spirulina, which gives it its distinctive emerald-blue colour, and sea buckthorn/olivello spinoso, which brings aromatic energy and depth. The product comes in a 1 litre format and is bottled at 11% ABV.
As for the producer, Silvio Carta is a Sardinian family company with roots going back to the early 1950s, founded in Baratili San Pietro. The house began with Vernaccia di Oristano, but over time it has also become known for liqueurs, vermouths, and other Sardinian-inspired spirits, always with a strong emphasis on local ingredients and a Mediterranean sense of place.
In the glass, the style is fresh, lively, and distinctly Mediterranean. The nose moves through sun-ripened citrus, wild herbs, and light balsamic tones, while the palate carries a subtle bitterness, sweetness from Sardinian orange, and a lightly saline, mineral finish that suggests sea breeze and citrus peel. The overall impression is refreshing, aromatic, and a little different from a classic orange spritz, with more coastal character and clearer herbal definition.
It is especially well suited as an aperitif, ideally served well chilled over ice. The producer’s own recommendation is to mix it with tonic water and garnish with a slice or zest of orange, which brings out its Mediterranean character. It also works well in simple spritz serves and summer cocktails when you want something more visually striking and more distinctly Sardinian in style.
