The Rising Tide of Organic Italian Wines in Lazio
There’s no denying that organic wines have become more popular over the course of the last decade. Producers all over Italy have adopted organic farming princi...
Celebrating Over 300 Years – A History of Chianti Classico in 2019
There are a few stalwarts that always come to mind when you ask anybody to think of the best Italian red wines.
A few may name Barolo as their favouri...
Pàtrimo: a declaration of love to our fathers
Irpinia and its vineyards
A small, one-of-a-kind vineyard; a stretch of land which crosses a gentle hill overlooking our winery…
We are in Irpinia, in th...
First Comparative Tasting of Water-Aged Wines to Take Place at Vinitaly
Vinitaly is one of the Italian wine industry’s premier events. It’s a chance for the movers and shakers to get together and influence the course of the industr...
Why do the Italians Prefer DOC Wine?
To the new wine lover, the world of Italian wine can seem intimidating.
There’s just so much information to unpack. You have hundreds of varieties of wine a...
The Awesome Easter Italian Wines You Should Try from Xtrawine Today
Easter is just around the corner and we all know what that means.
Soon, you’re going to be able to get together with your family and friends to enjoy the ho...
Veuve Fourny flying high: great Champagnes from Vertus
Ever since brothers Charles and Emmanuel took over running the family business in Vertus, Veuve Fourny has taken flight.
Their secret : meticulously detaile...
Ballabio Farfalla Metodo Classico Extra Brut Review
Italian sparkling white wine.
What’s the first wine that comes to mind when we say those words? We’re betting that most of you instantly jumped to Prosecco....
Sottimano Barbaresco Pajorè 2016 Review
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again.
Sometimes, it can feel like Barbaresco doesn’t get quite as much love as it deserves despite the fact that it’s...
Georges Laval Champagne 1er Cru Rosè Brut Nature Review
A gorgeous Champagne can always transform an important event. Anyone who’s ever celebrated a wedding can tell you that. Champagne is the celebration wine of ch...