How to Decode a Restaurant’s Wine List
When you’re buying wine for yourself, you generally have a good idea of what you’re going to get. You know your preferences and can tailor your search to ensur...
2019 is a Great Year for Italian Rosé Wine (And Here are Six Reasons to Drink it)
Do you have a glass of Italian Rosé wine in your hand right now?
If not, you absolutely should do. 2019 was a great year for Rosé wines from Italy and we have ...
Do Grapes Really Grow Better with Classical Music?
We’re sure that there are a few classical music fans among the readers of the xtraWine blog. Perhaps your greatest joy is to sit down with a glass of Italian wi...
Italian Producers Toast Record Sparkling Wine Exports in 2018
Is there a single Italian wine that carries the same level of prestige as Prosecco in the current industry?
This wonderful sparkling wine has managed to knock ...
Some Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
It’s February, which can only mean one thing. Cupid has taken flight and the season of love is upon us. In just a few short days, Valentine’s Day will be here and the Casanovas among you will surely want to come up with a few date ideas that’ll surprise and delight your significant other....
The Differences Between Prosecco and Champagne
To the dramatic among you, it may seem as though Champagne and the Italian sparkling wine Prosecco are waging a war against each other to become the sparkling ...
Taranto – The City and its Italian Wines
Here at Xtrawine, we love to get any opportunity to talk about a city or a region that may not yet be on the radar for many people outside of Italy. Of course, we all know about the major tourist destinations in the country and any wine buff will know where to go to visit some major vineyards....
Looking at Four Quality Australian Wines That You Can Find on xtraWine
Australia may not be the first country that you think of when you’re considering powerhouses in the global wine industry.
And it’s true that Australia doesn’t ...
Does Grape Cultivation Respect Nature?
We’re living in one of the most socially conscious eras of human history. People have more information to hand than ever before and they’ll use that information...
Venice Carnival – The History and Some Great Recipes
It’s that time of year again!
Venice Carnival is just over the horizon. Between 16thFebruary and 5thMarch, thousands of revellerswill pack the streets of Venic...