Water and Wine: Why You Shouldn’t Mix Them
Have you ever mixed water and wine? If the answer is 'yes', we suggest reading this article. You will find out that there are better ways to avoid hangovers than mixing water and wine....
Rocca di Frassinello: An Art Winery
The xtraWinexperience brings you to the Tuscan Maremma. Find out about the art winery Rocca di Frassinello, established by a French-Italian joint venture....
Switzerland: The Land of Carnivals
Switzerland is a unique and diverse country. We can find this spirit during Carnival, a festive moment in which people gather to party and stay together....
Bordeaux: Between Art and Wines
Have you ever visited Bordeaux in France? Discover with xtraWine this wonderful city, between art and wines....
Vinotherapy: wine as a skincare ingredient
Vinotherapy is the new frontier in skin care. Thanks to the properties of grapes, we can achieve meaningful results....
xtraWine in France: The Nice Carnival
xtraWine is in Nice, France, to discover the fantastic Nice Carnival. A unique festival held in the UNESCO Winter Resort Town of the French Riviera....
Fashion: leather made from wine grapes
Sustainability is a key factor in fashion industry today. Find out this unique invention by an Italian team, awarded in 2017 by H&M....
In France with signature labels
Signature labels are the union between art and culture. Find out the unique Rotschild's winery path in this field!...
Champagne: Five exciting facts about it
Read this article to find out five facts about Champagne: the origin, the region and a famous influencer....
NFT: a new frontier for wine?
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have been making waves in various industries, including the world of wine. But what exactly are NFTs, and how are they being used...
xtraWinexperience: The Chinese New Year
The xtraWinexperience resumes, and we start with the Chinese New Year. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit! What is Chinese New Year? What is it all about?
The x...
Vinification in amphora: the Qvevri method
The use of the amphora in winemaking dates back some 6,000 years. However, only recently has this ancient technique been rediscovered in the world of wine, esp...
Artificial intelligence and Wine Tastings
Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly becoming a part of our everyday lives. Can Artificial Intelligence taste wine for us?
xtraWine has decided to explore...
An xtraWine exclusive: Pian di Seta
xtraWine presents an exclusive on its line of organic wines: Pian di Seta Vermentino di Toscana IGT Bio 2021. from July 12th to September 12th xtraWine will be the only online wine shop in Europe to offer this organic wine. xtraWine's endless dedication to sustainability continues, in collaboration with Tenuta di Monterufoli....
Wine production in Northern Europe
Northern Europe is perhaps best known for its tradition of beers. Yet, countries like Germany, Austria, Denmark and Sweden have started to consume wine as well as produce and export some great white wines....
xtraWineXperience #9: Lazio
The #xtrawinexperience journey continues in Lazio to discover the best wines of the capital region.
The wine of Lazio in history
The history of the wines...
xtraWinexperience #8: Emilia-Romagna
xtraWinexperience goes to Emilia Romagna. If Tuscany was the land of high end fashion, Lombardy that of innovation, Emilia Romagna is the land of good food. Pa...
xtraWinexperience #7: Tuscany
xtraWinexperience continues, landing in Tuscany. Known for being the cradle of Renaissance and home to world famous brands: Gucci, Cavalli, Ferragamo. Tuscany ...
xtraWineXperience Tuscany: Poggio al Tesoro
xtraWinexperience Tuscany brings us to Bolgheri, a small hamlet (which is a small settlement, smaller than a village) near Livorno, south of Pisa. Livorno is a...
Metodo Classico or Champenoise explained
xtrawine presents: let's learn about the Metodo Classico!...
xtraWinexperience episode 6: Piedmont
xtraWineXperience continues and lands in Piedmont to discover the region's superb wines and rich culinary culture.
In Piedmont, viticulture plays an importa...
xtraWinexperience episode 5: Liguria
The xtraWineXperience continues in Liguria, a gorgeous northern Italian area. Known for the Cinque Terre and Genoa, a historical city that, together with Venic...
Achieving the Right Temperature – How to Serve Italian Red Wine Correctly
What is red wine's right temperature?
xtraWine will discover it in this article. All you need to know to look like a pro on a special dinner....
The Aberfeldy Distillery
The Aberfeldy Distillery is located in a beautiful area of Scotland, surrounded by hills and near the River Tay. The distillery's water source is the Pitilie Burn, which flows through the hills and brings pure water to the distillery. This water is one of the key factors in the quality of Aberfeldy whisky....
World of whisky: myths and legends
The world of whisky is steeped in its own legends and myths, particularly in Ireland and Scotland where the drink has been a cultural icon for centuries. In this post, we will explore some of the most interesting tales and lore associated with whisky in these countries....
Vinitaly 2023: The Best of Italian Wine
Vinitaly 2023 is one of the largest wine fairs in the world and is held annually in Verona. This year's event will take place from April 2nd to 5th, 2023 and w...
xtraWinexperience: Leprechaun and Whisky
Leprechauns and whisky are two of the most iconic symbols of Ireland, and their legends and myths have captivated people around the world for centuries...
xtraWinexperience around the world: Japanese Whisky
Japanese whisky is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. This distilled spirit is known for its high quality and unique taste, which sets it apart from other types of whisky...
Life in the Vineyard: beginning a great year
Discover what happens in the vineyard in March and how wine producers prepare for a great vintage of wine....
A Whisky from Game of Thrones
As fans of Game of Thrones know, the show has a special relationship with whisky. And now, the Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky Game of Thrones Six Kingdoms 15 Y.O. is bringing a taste of Westeros to your glass. Here's everything you need to know about this special whisky....
Martini Family Estate: Made In Piedmont
The Cascina Lo Zoccolaio, takes the name from the area where is located in Bricco di Barolo, has 30 hectares of vineyards, 14 of which are cultivated with Nebbiolo grapes for Barolo. The vineyards are exposed to the southwest, on the Bricco Barolo coast which from the Castle of Barolo goes up towards Monforte. ...
The best whiskey cocktails
Whiskey is a classic spirit that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's a versatile liquor that can be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or in a delicious cocktail....
Marroneto delle Grazie Riserva Magnum 2013
e Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie Riserva Magnum 2013 is a premium wine produced in the Montalcino area of Tuscany. This wine has been selected as one of the best wines of 2018 by renowned wine critic James Suckling, with a score of 98/100....