What is Chinese Rice Wine (And Why is Italian Wine Better)?
We love wine.
We love rice.
But wine made from rice?
To many, it may come as a surprise that grapes aren’t the only foodstuffs that can be used ...
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Does Italian Wine Act Like a Truth Serum?
We’ve all heard the saying that drunk lips speak the sober truth of the heart.
It’s one of those little bits of folk wisdom that everybody seems to believe....
Chicken Neapolitan – The Recipe and Ideal Italian Wine Combinations
Is there a meat on this planet that is as versatile as chicken?
No matter what dish you’re making, chicken seems to be able to improve it. And with the meat...
The Pulltex Monza Electric Corkscrew Review
No matter how much you twist, pull, and yank at it, the cork just won’t come out! What on Earth did the producers of this Italian wine do to achieve such a snu...
The Reasons Why You Need the Pulltex Tappo AntiOx Stopper
A tear starts to fall as you watch that last half of your beautiful bottle of Italian wine drain down the sink.
If only you’d caught it sooner.
If only y...
The Pulltex Giro Sparkling Wine Stopper Gold Review
You’ve popped so many corks over the holiday period that you’ve lost count. The Champagne and Prosecco were flowing as you spend some much-needed quality time ...
The Pulltex Black Winesaver Vacuum Pump – What is it and Why Should You Get One
You bring the Italian wine bottle to the sink.
You don’t want to do what you know needs to be done. But the bottle has been open for over a week now and the...
Ways to Use Leftover Italian Wine After the Holidays
The festivities are over.
Christmas has come and gone for another year. We’ve started a new year with the hope that it will be better than the last. And for...
The 2022 Italian Wine Horoscope
Every year, the team at Xtrawine gets together to look at yearly horoscopes so we can try and match the perfect Italian wine to what you can expect from the ye...
The Wine Industry in 2022 – What to Expect in the Year Ahead
Another year has come and gone.
2021 is in the books and it’s been another difficult year for many of us. The coronavirus pandemic still affects every...
