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Some Classic English Christmas Recipes (And the Great Italian Wines That Go With Them)

xtraWine11 December 2018

Christmas is just around the corner, which can only mean one thing. You’re already carefully planning the amazing Christmas feast that you’re going to wow all ...

The Best Wines to Drink at Christmas for 2018

xtraWine8 December 2018

So another year has been and almost gone. But before we can welcome 2019 and all that it has to bring, we have one more item of business to get out of the way i...

Italian Wine at Christmas – Four Reasons Why It’s the Perfect Gift

xtraWine6 December 2018

It’s finally getting near again. The year is coming to its end and that can only mean one thing. Christmas is just around the corner. We guessing that you...

Corked Wine – What is it and How Can You Detect It?

xtraWine1 December 2018

To someone who’s unfamiliar with the Italian wine industry, the phrase “corked wine” may sound like a good thing. After all, people have used cork to seal bottl...

Upcoming Chianti Celebration Events

xtraWine30 November 2018

https://blog.xtrawine.com/en/enjoying-great-italian-wine-with-chocolate/...

Tips for Investing in Italian Wine

xtraWine29 November 2018

We all know that investing is meant to be the path to riches. The idea is that you make your money work for you so that you can get even more money. People inv...

Pairing Wine and Food – A Quick History and Some Useful Rules

xtraWine27 November 2018

Today, the idea of pairing different wines and foods comes so naturally to us that we don’t really think about why we do it. Usually, you’ll pick out a bottle o...

Planning the Perfect Christmas Party – Gift the Gift of Italian Wine and More Tips

xtraWine24 November 2018

We’re coming up to that time of year again. The nights are creeping in earlier and earlier. It’s getting a lot colder and there may even be a few hints of snow ...

Wine and Poker: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Great Night With Friends

xtraWine22 November 2018

When you think of spending a night together with some friends and a bottle of wine (or two) you probably think about a dinner party. Everyone’s gathered arou...

The Abruzzo Region Makes a Push Towards the International Market

xtraWine20 November 2018

Say Abruzzo in some corners of the wine-loving world and you’re likely going to be met with derision. Fairly or otherwise, the region has developed something...

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