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The Two Most Interesting Christmas Recipes (And the Wines That Pair With Them)

Ilenia B.21 December 2019

So, we’ve kinda been saying this a lot in our recent blog posts but… Christmas is just around the corner. In fact, we’re less than 10 days away from the big...

Wine Production May Have Declined in 2019 – These are the Vintages That You Should Snap Up Today

Ilenia B.19 December 2019

There’s a bit of an ironic situation in the world of Italian, and indeed global, wine right now. Demand for wine has never been higher. Consumers want more ...

The Italian Wine Culture – The Key Reasons Why the Industry’s Growing

Ilenia B.17 December 2019

Over the last few decades, we’ve seen the Italian wine industry go from strength to strength. In fact, we’ve seen wine culture in general explode over the last...

Red or White Italian Wine at Christmas – Which is the Best Choice?

Ilenia B.14 December 2019

As every week passes, we’re drawing ever closer to the big day. Christmas is just over the horizon and we’re sure that you’re preparing for the rush that’s goi...

Budapest’s Volcanic Wines (And What You Need to Know About Them)

Ilenia B.12 December 2019

When you read about Italian wines, you may hear about a few that come from volcanic regions. This is especially the case for Italian wines, which come from the...

Explaining the Wine Spectator’s 100-Point Scale

Ilenia B.10 December 2019

For those who like to keep track of the global wine industry, The Wine Spectator, may be one of the most important magazines in the world. Started in the ...

The Traditional English Christmas Desserts (And the Italian Wines That Pair With Them)

Ilenia B.7 December 2019

If you’ve followed the Xtrawine blog for a while, you’ll know that as Christmas approaches, we have a tendency to share recipes and information about a lot of ...

Mise En Place – The Rules for Cooking the Perfect Christmas Dinner

Ilenia B.5 December 2019

The big day’s drawing nearer. Soon enough, you’ll have all of the joyful chaos of Christmas descending upon your house. All of the presents and the torn wrappi...

The Christmas Market in Bolzano – An Experience That You Can’t Miss

Ilenia B.3 December 2019

We’re finally reached December! The weather’s freezing cold, you’re seeing more frost on the ground, and it seems to get dark almost as soon as the afternoo...

Italian Wine as a Christmas Gift – The Tips for Making the Right Choice

Ilenia B.30 November 2019

We all have that friend. No matter what the occasion is, they always have a glass of Italian wine to hand. They’re quick to offer you a drink whenever you c...

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