The Top Wine Influencers That You Need to Start Following Today
The landscape of the world has really changed over the last few decades.
Go back 20 years and the internet was just starting to show its true potential. Onl...
The Power of Influencers in the World of Italian Wine
We have all seen plenty of examples of influencer marketing over the last decade. Even going away from the purely business aspect of influencers, there are not...
Food and Italian Wine Pairing 101 – A Crash Course to Complementing Your Food With Wine
We all know that Italian wine and food go together like two peas in a pod.
How’s that for a food-based cliché for an article that focuses on food?
Pairin...
The Rise of Organic – Why Is There an Increasing Demand for “Green” Wines?
If you’ve followed the Xtrawine blog for the last few years, you’ll know that we periodically look at the organic movement in Italian wine. Without getting int...
Italian Wine and Food – Ideas for Interesting Social Media Posts
Social media is a seemingly inescapable part of modern life. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, or any of the other multitude of platforms ou...
Brancaia N°2: pure Maremma Cabernet Sauvignon
“Our Cabernet Sauvignon from Maremma? Bold, powerful and elegant at the same time”, says Barbara Widmer. ...
Barolo Cannubi and Barolo Sarmassa: when differences make the difference
The Winery Marchesi di Barolo are based in Barolo in the heart of the Langhe region, whose hills have been recognised as Unesco World Heritage Site....
Warning – Prosek is Not Prosecco!
In an industry that is so heavily reliant on tradition, it is perhaps unsurprising that dramas often crop up in the world of wine. We have seen this many times...
The History of the Great Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Tuscany is home to many a great Italian red wine, as anybody who enjoys Chianti and the many Super Tuscans that shot off from it will be quick to tell you. In ...
Animals and Hail – Two Unexpected Threats to the Italian Wine Industry
The Italian wine industry thrives because of the hard work of the many hundreds of producers who pour their hearts and souls into every single bottle that they...