Enjoy Spring 2021 With These Amazing Wines
After a long and cold winter, spring is well and truly upon us. The days are getting longer, the sun has started to peek out from behind the clouds, and the we...
THE WINES OF THE DUCA DI SALAPARUTA ESTATES, SICILY AS YOU HAVE NEVER DRUNK IT BEFORE
For many years now, Sicily has been rightfully included among the lands where excellent wines of exceptional character are produced, which perfectly capture the characteristics of the terroir of origin, offering top-quality bottles every year. Since 1824, Duca di Salaparuta has been a key player in the wine-making history of this Island and has always shared its own history and experience through its selected grape varieties. ...
The Most Popular Italian Sparkling Wine – Fun Facts About Prosecco
If you scroll through the pages of the Xtrawine blog, you will see that we’ve dedicated a lot of space to waxing lyrical about Prosecco.
There are so many r...
The Five Reasons Why You Should Love Lambrusco
What is the first word that comes to mind when we say “Italian sparkling wine”.
It’s “Prosecco”, right?
That’s the answer that most would give, and with ...
Monsupello Nature Op Pinot Nero Met. Classico Review
How do you make a sparkling Italian white wine predominantly using the Pinot Nero grape?
It’s an interesting question and, at first, it seems like it should...
Riondo Valpolicella Ripasso 2017 Review
The Veneto region is home to a huge assortment of amazing Italian wines that could happily find their way into anybody’s collection.
But amongst them all, V...
Fontanavecchia Taburno Falanghina del Sannio 2020 Review
As we fully welcome the warm embrace of spring, the idea of enjoying a refreshing glass of Italian white wine in the warm sun becomes more appealing.
Of cou...
From Plant to Bottle – The Lifecycle of a Bottle of Italian Wine
Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a bottle of wine from the vineyard to your dinner table?
We often romanticise the process because it’s easier ...
The Masters of Wine Inducts its First Italian Super-Expert (And It’s About Time!)
When you hear those three words, your mind probably jumps straight to Italy. After all, the Italian wine industry is one of the oldest and most respected in th...
The Top Tips for Organising the Perfect Outdoor Picnic
Spring is approaching and the weather is starting to get warmer. For many of us, the temptation to venture outside and enjoy a picnic with our family is almost...