The director of the attractive 7Pines Resort Sardinia, Vito Francesco Spalluto, recounts the highlights of the season just past, reflecting on the results achieved and anticipating some of the projects in the making for the coming year.
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The north of Sardinia is extraordinarily beautiful, nature expresses itself wildly here: the coastline is painted with thick pearly sand, coves hide among the rocks, while the sea, crystal clear, changes color when the rays reflect against it. On the other side are the mountains and winding hills of Gallura, home to olive groves and vineyards, from which raw materials of the highest quality are obtained.
Dominating the landscape is the majestic Emerald Coast, with its turquoise hues, a coveted Mediterranean tourist destination known for resorts such as Porto Cervo. Paradise for those who love to explore the unspoiled, age-old traditions, and an extremely vibrant popular culture. In the shot just described, one can glimpse an oasis of luxury and relaxation, the 7Pines Resort, a well-established reality. The winning formula? Comfort meets bucolic ambience, generating an evocative and restorative aura.
Vito Francesco Spalluto, the Managing Director of the facility, calls the season just coming to an end “wonderful”, “in the sense that it has aroused wonder”.
Then again, the satisfactions achieved are numerous: "I knew from the very beginning of the planning that this would be a summer different from the usual ones. First of all, when Franco Pepe accepted the collaboration, giving birth to Spazio by Franco Pepe. Wonderful person on a human level, great professional, number one in the world! His dough is incredible, to think that thanks to him pizza has skyrocketed to the top of the trends, far surpassing sushi, a now predictable cliché".
"Usually a business takes months or even years to establish itself. Instead, we took off and hit the ground running! For example, Il Capogiro has changed its design, completely renovating itself. The chef studied and drafted a new menu, thus attracting the attention of Michelin Guide inspectors ; the latter then saw fit to review us positively. Beyond the immense joy we felt when they told us, I was particularly pleased with the feedback from guests, many came especially to taste the pasta mixed with 12 tomatoes, which has become an evergreen".
The rich gastronomic hub made its way into people's hearts; some of the proposed initiatives fostered visitors' curiosity: "During the event with Gucci Giardino and bartender Martina Bonci, the Cone Club revealed its true identity, strong and stubborn. The seafood dishes, made with only the catch of the day, paired with signature cocktails and the selection of wines and champagnes, designated it as a place to go above and beyond. The culinary trail and water sports turn it into a summer retreat for those who like to socialize, cool off in the shade or enjoy the sun. Any opportunity is a good one to rest, alone or in company; private sunbeds and cabanas are always available.".
In short, commitment is that ingredient that has never been lacking in these hot months, the staff has worked with dedication and dynamism to adapt and respond to any kind of need. "What has surprised especially the young clientele - which by the way is already rebooking for the reopening - is the friendly approach: my team is willing to give 110%. We don't risk seeming depersonalized, despite the high standards, this is because we follow the rules while remaining ourselves".
The 7Pines has grown in a very short time, both in terms of revenue and profitability, but all the more so, the constant desire to improve is a priority. "Weare working relentlessly for 2025, we would like to add more facilities aimed at the experiential sector; also, we are trying to minimize waste, impacting the ecosystem and the local economy as little as possible. D'Ambrosio has already started the process within the walls of the restaurant, soon we will even create a vegetable garden to safeguard the land and offer zero-mile products".
