Ceci Otello Nero di Lambrusco Review
When somebody says the phrase “Italian sparkling wine”, our minds tend to instantly move to the many white varieties of this type of wine. Of course, we have t...
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Buying Wine in 2020 – Why Going Online Has to Be the Right Choice
The New Year is well and truly underway. We hope that you had a wonderful time celebrating both the festive period and the passing of 2019.
The beginning of...
Exploring the Ca’ dei Frati Wine Company
Those who frequent the Xtrawine blog will know that we often like to run profile pieces on the country’s amazing Italian wine producers.
These pieces range ...
The Negroamaro Grape – What Do You Need to Know About this Italian Classic?
Any love of Italian wine can tell you that there are many varieties of grape, some of which get more attention than others.
Of course, we have the most popu...
The Wine Horoscope for 2020
By the time you’re reading this, it’s likely that 2019 will have come to a close and you’ll have welcomed 2020 in with a lot of fun, laughter, and Italian wine...
Why Go Generic When You Can Go Prosecco?
You’re preparing for a party and you head out to grab a few bottles of Italian wine for the occasion. You land on the sparkling wines seeing as they’re perfect...
Which Country Drinks the Most Wine in 2019?
At Xtrawine, we often place our focus on the amount of wine that a country produces. Italy, for example is one of the top wine producing countries in the world...
Spotting a Good Wine – What Separates Great Italian Wines From Bad Ones?
Let’s say that you’re brand new to the world of Italian wines.
Your friends have been trying to get you to try a few vintages for years and you’ve finally c...
The Best Champagnes of 2020
By the time you’re reading this, it’s likely that Christmas will have come and gone. We sincerely hope that you had a wonderful day filled with friends, family...
A Brief History of the Wine Advocate
In the recent history of the wine industry, a host of publications have sprouted up to allow experts to give their opinions on the various vintages released fr...
