Everything You Need to Know About White Sparkling Brut Wine
As you shop for Italian sparkling wine, you may have come across the term “Brut” a few times. Seemingly randomly applied to some bottles and not to others, Bru...
St. Patrick’s Day and why you can celebrate it with good wine
St. Patrick's Day is coming; on March 17th, European and international cities will open the doors to Leprechaun shoes and fake ears, green coloured pubs and bar lights and, most surely, beer and whiskey. What is the nexus between St. Patrick and Italian wines? ...
Five Facts You Need to Know About Franciacorta Brut
Most people instantly think of Prosecco when they look for an Italian equivalent to French Champagne. That should come as no surprise. Prosecco is a remarkable...
What You Need To Know About Sparkling Rosé Wines Made Using the Charmat Method
Rosé is one of those wonderful wines that offer people a middle ground between white and red. Featuring many of the refreshing qualities of an Italian white wi...
Nebbiolo – Fun Facts About One Of Italy’s Most Famous Grapes
It is one of the most important grapes in the Italian wine pantheon.
It’s the grape behind some of the most famous wines, including the King of Wines Barolo...
Your Guide to the Nero d’Avola Grape
The Guardian once called Nero d’Avola “Sicily’s answer to Malbec”.
It’s a pretty grand claim. After all, Malbec is one of the most famous wine grapes around...
The Story of Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
“Montepulciano is the king of all wines!”
This bold declaration was made by the famed scientist and poet Francesco Redi in the 1600s. And while there are ma...
The Story of DOCG Chianti
Is there any Italian wine that is as revered and romanticised as Chianti?
The wine has been featured in films and is often the first wine that comes to mind...
An xtraWine exclusive: the new Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Lamole di Lamole
For the entire month of March, xtraWine will bring their beloved customers to the Chianti Region (Tuscany) to taste the xtraWine exclusive: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione di Lamole di Lamole....
Examining the DOC Primitivo Di Manduria
As many of you already know, the Italian wine industry takes the production of its products very seriously. Everything from the production methods used to the ...