Zedda Piras Filu e Ferru Pomace brandy – 70 cl

The term “Filu ‘e Ferru” is linked to the history of the artisanal production of spirits in Sardinia, in particular at the time when the production of alcohol was subject to legal restrictions and controls by the authorities. The practice of hiding stills and bottles underground was a common strategy used by clandestine distillers to avoid detection by law enforcement.

The name itself “Filu ‘e Ferru” means “Iron Wire” in Sardinian, and refers to the fact that the producers buried their tools and bottles underground, leaving only an iron wire protruding. In this way, once they passed the control of the authorities, they could bring their equipment back to the surface and resume production without being discovered.

This practice dates back to a time when the production and consumption of spirits were more strictly regulated, and the local community developed these techniques to keep the tradition of alcohol production alive, despite legal restrictions. “Filu ‘e Ferru” has become a symbolic term representing the history and culture of alcohol production in Sardinia.