China’s Ningxia Wine (And It’s Growth in Recent Years)
If you’ve followed the Xtrawine blog for a while, you’ve likely read our articles about the continued growth of the Chinese wine industry.
In recent years, ...
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Exploring the Maremma Toscana Italian Wine Region
There are many things that set the Italian wine industry apart from every other country’s wine industry. But for us, the main differentiator is the sheer amoun...
The Frauds That Shook The World of Wine
When you’re chilling out in your garden sipping a glass of Italian wine, you probably don’t worry too much about wine fraud.
Sure, you know that counterfeit...
How Many Grapes Go Into Your Bottle of Italian Wine?
You’re lazing around in the sun while drinking your third glass of Italian wine. Sure, you said that you’d only have the one. But the bottle’s open, the sun is...
The Spoon in the Bubbly (And More Italian Wine Myths That You Should Stop Believing)
We do love an old wife’s tale here at Xtrawine. And we’re willing to bet that your own mothers and grandmothers have plenty of pearls of wisdom to share with y...
The Best Italian Wines for Summer 2020
Okay, so this year’s summer may not be quite as triumphant as it usually is. For many around the world, there are still restrictions in place in terms of who y...
Protecting Your Italian Wines From Theft – The Key Tips
You’ve finally taken the plunge and decided to invest in some Italian wine. We’re not talking about the “regular” stuff here either. This is a special vintage ...
Drinking When You Have Diabetes – Can You Still Enjoy Italian Wine
You’ve been to the doctor’s and you have the diagnosis…
Diabetes.
You’d hoped that it wouldn’t happen but it has. And now, you’ve got to prepare yourself...
The Surprising Skincare Benefits of Italian Red Wine
You’re enjoying a few glasses of Italian wine with your friends and you’re starting to lose track. As the hours tick by, you have another glass and then anothe...
How Can The Italian Wine Industry React to COVID-19?
The situation surrounding the global pandemic is so fluid right now that it’s difficult to report on it.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared information a...
