Feudi San Gregorio Dubl Brut Falanghina Review
We all know where our minds go whenever we hear the term “Italian sparkling wine”.
We think of Prosecco, that great competitor to Champagne that has establi...
Etsu Japanese Gin Review
Italian wine has always been, and will remain, the greatest passion in the lives of every member of the Xtrawine team.
However, that does not mean that we d...
These Are the Things You Should Never Do With Your Italian Wine
We all know that the Italian wine industry is steeped in tradition.
For centuries, producers and consumers alike have searched for ways to create and enjoy ...
The World’s Most Famous Wine Competitions
Italian wine producers take a lot of pride in their work.
You’ll see that if you ever visit a producer’s website. They’ll tell you everything they can about...
The Podere Forte, the star of the Val d’Orcia
In an ancient Tuscan village an engineer-farmer runs a farm that covers 500 hectares, in the Val d'Orcia (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004), in the hills of Siena. His name is Pasquale Forte and he defines himself as "conductor"....
Reading an Italian Wine Bottle Label – The Things to Look For
What’s in a wine bottle label?
As it happens, quite a lot of things. The label on a bottle of Italian wine is like a little window into what the wine has to...
Tinazzi: an Italian family that has always been closely linked to wine
In the ancient Veronese tradition, “tinazzi” were containers similar to barrels where pressed grapes were placed to ferment: the Tinazzi family is thus connect...
BRANCAIA IL BLU AND ITS FIRST 30 YEARS
From day one, Brancaia produces high quality wines, which tell the story of the territory in which they are born: the satisfaction in the company is great for the achieved results, but the team is always aware of how vital it is to continue investing in development and research....
What Makes an Italian Wine Fruity?
Let’s do a little word association.
If we were to say “fruity wine”, what would be the first word that pops into your head.
For many people, the first wo...
You Will Find the Best Quality Italian Wines Online (And Here’s Why)
What is the one thing that everybody who buys a bottle of Italian wine looks for?
Quality.
Whether you’re an experienced wine connoisseur who has sampled...