The Rising Popularity of Italian Wine in Canada
When talking about Italian wine exports to the Americas, we always seem to focus on the United States. Occasionally, we may talk about some of the South Americ...
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The Wines You Drink (And What They Say About You)
Have you ever wondered what you choice of Italian wine really says about you? With so many varieties to choose from, it’s practically impossible to get into th...
Shopping with Xtrawine – Why Are We Your Trusted Italian Wine Retailer?
We’d like to start this blog post with a sincere thank-you.
Thank-you to anybody who has ever bought anything from xtraWine. Whether you’re a regular custom...
What You Need to Know About Nebbiolo Wines
Even those who only have a passing fascination with the Italian wine industry have probably heard of the Nebbiolo grape. It is in with a shout of being the mos...
Recycling Wine Corks – Some Excellent Ideas
Just spare a moment to think about the fate of the humble wine cork.
You buy a bottle of wine and put it in storage. For weeks, months, or even years, the c...
Chestnuts and Italian Wine – The Tradition That You Have to Sample
We’re willing to bet that your mind goes to the exact place ours does when you hear the word “chestnuts”.
You’re thinking about Christmas, right?
Chestnu...
Wild Boar Meat and Italian Wine – Tips for Cooking and Wine Pairings to Try
If you’re a regular visitor to the xtraWine blog, you’ll already know that we’re big believers in the power of pairing wine with foods. But usually, we focus o...
Drinking Italian Wine With Company – The Reasons Why You Should do it More Often
There are few things that we enjoy more than coming back home to a gorgeous bottle of Italian wine. And we’re more than partial to drinking a glass or two with...
The City of Asti – Why do People Call it the Wine Capital of Italy?
We can already feel the controversy boiling.
With Italy having such a huge and diverse array of wine regions, singling any single one out as the “wine capit...
Halloween and Italian Wine – Some Fun Activities for the Spooky Season
You’re too old for trick or treating!
Yes, we know that it’s heartbreaking. Why should the kids get all of the candy? You’ve got a sweet tooth too…so why ca...
