Can You Store Italian Wine in the Fridge Without Damaging It?
When you stop to think about it, the refrigerator may be one of the most important inventions in human history.
Invented in the early-1800s, the fridge beca...
Capannelle, in the historical heart of Chianti Classico
Capannelle is located in Tuscany, in the heart of Chianti Classico, in the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti at an altitude of 430 meters above the sea level. The company covers about 35 hectares of which 16 with vineyards and produces about 80 thousands bottles per year. It was founded in 1974 thanks to the innovative intuition of the Roman businessman Raffaele Rossetti, since 1997 it has been owned by the English Sherwood family....
May is the Best Time to Visit Italy – Here’s Why!
As lockdown restrictions ease across Europe, we can finally start to think about something that most of us haven’t been able to do for a long time…
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What Will Italian Wine Tourism Look Like in 2021?
Summer is fast approaching and the entire world is cautiously optimistic that we will actually be able to enjoy travelling for the first time in over a year.
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Exploring the Wines Produced By Famous Singers and Actors
There’s a certain level of prestige attached to Italian wines.
After all, you know the country has its DOC certification system to ensure quality. You also ...
Why is Buying Wine Online Good for Your Wallet and Your Health?
Cast your mind back 30 years.
You’re sat at home and you have an urge to drink some gorgeous Italian wine. The problem is that there isn’t any in the house....
Tenuta Villa Rovere
History
The history of the Giulianini family dates back to the early 1500s when Giovani Battista Giulianini from Milan, a knight of arms, was positioned as ...
Bordeaux Wines at Risk Due to the Climate in France
If you’re a regular reader of the Xtrawine blog, you probably noticed a slightly worrying article that we posted last week.
We talked about an unseasonable ...
The Story Behind Chianti’s Black Rooster
If you love Chianti, it’s likely that you’ve tried several versions of the wine. With so many amazing producers out there, how could you not?
Each vintage o...
How Have Italian Winemakers Reacted to the Pandemic?
The coronavirus had an enormous impact on the Italian wine industry.
Of course, national lockdowns had an impact early on. For several months, the entire wo...