May is the Best Time to Visit Italy – Here’s Why!
As lockdown restrictions ease across Europe, we can finally start to think about something that most of us haven’t been able to do for a long time…
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What Will Italian Wine Tourism Look Like in 2021?
Summer is fast approaching and the entire world is cautiously optimistic that we will actually be able to enjoy travelling for the first time in over a year.
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Exploring the Wines Produced By Famous Singers and Actors
There’s a certain level of prestige attached to Italian wines.
After all, you know the country has its DOC certification system to ensure quality. You also ...
Why is Buying Wine Online Good for Your Wallet and Your Health?
Cast your mind back 30 years.
You’re sat at home and you have an urge to drink some gorgeous Italian wine. The problem is that there isn’t any in the house....
Bordeaux Wines at Risk Due to the Climate in France
If you’re a regular reader of the Xtrawine blog, you probably noticed a slightly worrying article that we posted last week.
We talked about an unseasonable ...
The Story Behind Chianti’s Black Rooster
If you love Chianti, it’s likely that you’ve tried several versions of the wine. With so many amazing producers out there, how could you not?
Each vintage o...
How Have Italian Winemakers Reacted to the Pandemic?
The coronavirus had an enormous impact on the Italian wine industry.
Of course, national lockdowns had an impact early on. For several months, the entire wo...
Italy’s Organic Wine Boom – Why Are Organic Italian Wines the Centre of Attention?
Organic wine is much more than a small trend these days…
It’s becoming a real force in the global wine industry. Sales of organic wines have consistently be...
Three Italian Regions Are Hit by April Frost – What Does This Mean for Italian Wine Production?
Frost…
If the Italian wine industry has one enemy, it is the frost. When it hits, the frost almost halts the growth of grapes. It prevents them vines from g...
Why Will Sicilian Red Wine Be in Fashion in Spring 2021?
Spring is upon us and there’s a really uplifting feeling to it this time around.
At this point in 2020, the world was just starting to adjust to the pandemi...
