Italian Wine Exports Reach Record Highs
On the face of it, 2017 offered plenty of signs that it would be a bad year for the Italian wine industry. Production levels tanked to the lowest that they have...
The Spectacular Carnival of Venice
Those who follow the Christian faith will already know about the period of Lent. For 40 days, believers fast, or otherwise give up an indulgence, as a way to sh...
What is the Palio di Siena?
Of all of the amazing events in Italy that celebrate Italian wine and the culture that surrounds the country, the Palio di Siena may not immediately spring to m...
The Best Wine and Chocolate Combinations
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The Feelings Associated With Different Alcohols
If you’re anything like us, you probably don’t limit your alcohol intake to Italian wines. As much as we love wine, sometimes the bight calls for a beer or some...
The Top Hangover Cures
We’ve all done it. We go into our wine drinking exploits with the best of intentions. “I’ll only have one glass of Italian wine,” you say to yourself. Soon, one...
Wine and the Senses
Anybody who has ever consumed a bottle of Italian wine knows that the wine involves all of your senses. That’s a given. However, the effects of wine on these se...
Georgia and the 8000 Year Old Wine
https://blog.xtrawine.com/en/what-is-the-most-aged-wine-in-the-world/...
2018 Looks Rosy for Prosecco
We’ve written in the past about how well Prosecco has been doing in recent years. Buoyed by its international popularity, the drink has risen to the top of the ...
The Best Mobile Wine Apps
The rise of the smartphone has opened up a world of new possibilities in the world of Italian wine. Today, you can research wines on the go, so you know exactly...