In What Order Should You Taste Italian Wine?
Who knew that there is an ideal order in which to drink your Italian wines?
It’s certainly not something that most people think about. For the majority, dri...
The Factors That Influence the Taste of Italian Wine
As you sip from your glass of Italian wine, you find yourself awash in sensory sensations. The beautiful aroma cascades through your nostrils, tempting you in ...
Leonardo da Vinci Vitruviano Toscana Rosso 2020 Review
We all know that Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest geniuses in human history.
A true renaissance man, Da Vinci could turn his mind towards anything ...
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...
The Gioia del Colle Primitivo DOC
As anybody who’s a regular visitor to the Xtrawine blog will already know, one of the Italian wine industry’s biggest selling points is the sheer variety it ha...
Explaining the Five Stages of the Charmat Method
In previous articles, we have talked about the Metodo Classico (or Traditional Method, also known as Method Champenois). This article introduces another method...
XTRAWINE REVIEWS – Let’s try the Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione “Vigna Grospoli”
We try one of Lamole's excellent Chianti Classico that you can find here on xtraWine: the Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione "Vigna Grospoli" 2018....
Buying Italian Wine Online – The Tips to Ensure You Make the Right Choice
It’s no secret that online retail has shot through the roof in recent years. The pandemic played a large role in this. With people confined to their homes, man...
Discover the perfect Mimosa recipe with xtraWine!
Discover the recipe for the perfect Mimosa with xtraWine's sparkling...
A Risotto With Asparagus Recipe (And The Italian Wines That Pair Well With It)
There are so many great Italian dishes that it can often be difficult to choose just one for your next meal.
But with spring slowly turning into summer, we ...