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The World Famous Roquefort Cheese (And Some Wine Pairing Suggestions)

Ilenia B.6 February 2020

Who doesn’t love a good cheese? That’s a bit of a sweeping statement but you can’t deny that cheese is also one of the most popular foods in the world. O...

Choosing an Italian Wine for Valentine’s Day – The Top Tips

Ilenia B.4 February 2020

It’s almost that time of year again… All of you loved up people out there know that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. We’re sure the more romantica...

Spanish, French, and Italian Wines – What Are the Key Differences?

Ilenia B.1 February 2020

With so many countries having their own wine industries in the modern age, you could say that the Italian wine industry is engaged in a little bit of friendly ...

The Antinori Family Purchases Rubbia Al Colle

Ilenia B.30 January 2020

If you’re a long-time reader of the Xtrawine blog, you’ll know that we’ve written more than a few pieces about the legendary Antinori family. And why wouldn...

Explaining Vinotherapy (And the Reasons Why You Need to Give it a Try)

Ilenia B.28 January 2020

Let’s be honest… Drinking a good glass of Italian wine after a long day has always felt like a good dose of therapy. Finally, all of the troubles of the wor...

The Passion of the Greats – What Makes Italian Wines the Best?

Ilenia B.25 January 2020

At Xtrawine, we’re not shy about sharing our opinion that Italian wines are the best in the world. We simply love everything about this great industry and the ...

Trumps Italian Wine Tariffs – What Do They Mean

Ilenia B.23 January 2020

As strange as it may seem, Donald Trump has actually featured in the pages of the Xtrawine blog in the past. Toward the end of last year, Trump attracted ou...

Felline Primitivo di Manduria Sinfarosa Zinfandel 2017 Review

Ilenia B.21 January 2020

Over the course of the last few posts on the Xtrawine website, we’ve taken a look at several Italian wines that we believe are worth your attention. We supp...

Ca’ dei Frati Ronchedone 2016 Review

Ilenia B.18 January 2020

Last week, we spoke to you about the Ca' dei Frati wine company and the many wonderful things that they’ve achieved during their time in the wine industry. The...

Giorgi Gran Cuvee Storica 1870 Op Pinot Nero 2014 Review

Ilenia B.16 January 2020

In our last review, we took a closer look at an example of a red sparkling Italian wine. In this one, we’re going to switch our focus to white varieties. We...

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