Ilenia B., Autore presso xtraWine Blog

How Has the Italian Wine Industry Changed Over the Last Two Years?

Ilenia B.3 July 2021

Change is an inevitability in life. If you look back over your own life, you will be able to see countless changes. Many of these changes come as a result o...

Why is Italian Wine Considered the Best in the World?

Ilenia B.1 July 2021

Italy has done it again. Despite all of the challenges that the pandemic presented, Italy has managed to come out on top as the country that produces the mo...

Amara Amaro di Arance Rosse 0.5L Review

Ilenia B.29 June 2021

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that’s Amara… Okay, so that is obviously not how the classic song goes. But we can tell you that we fell in...

Distilleria Giuseppe Castelli Grappa di Dolcetto Review

Ilenia B.26 June 2021

While we all love Italian wine, there is one thing that we have to admit about wine… It’s not an Italian invention. For as much as Italian producers have...

Why Do We Clink Wine Glasses When We Toast?

Ilenia B.24 June 2021

The Italian wine had been poured… The gorgeous aromas of the wine fill the air as everybody swirls their glasses… You’re ready to take that first gorgeou...

Was Wine Used in the Original Coca-Cola Recipe?

Ilenia B.22 June 2021

You know how much we love Italian wine. But sometimes, a good wine isn’t quite enough to hit the spot on those hot days when all you want is something cold ...

Why Do We Tilt Italian Wine Bottles When Storing Them?

Ilenia B.19 June 2021

You’ve probably just read that opening question and thought… “Huh? What do you mean ‘tilt Italian wine bottles?’ I don’t do that. I either pop them in the f...

Why Does Italian Wine Traditionally Come in 75 Centilitre Bottles?

Ilenia B.17 June 2021

Today, we have all sorts of containers for our Italian wines. We have those little mini bottles that you’ll often see used at bars and restaurants. Some superm...

Peyrot Liquer Au Cognac Poire Review

Ilenia B.15 June 2021

While we have looked at many Italian wines in our reviews, these are not the only types of drinks that we offer at Xtrawine. In fact, an exploration of our cat...

Pallini Limoncello Review

Ilenia B.12 June 2021

You don’t need us to tell you that Italian wines are amazing. You’ve been here. You’ve seen. You’ve tasted. You know! But, what you may not real...

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