Ilenia B., Autore presso xtraWine Blog

Pairing Wine With Your Mood – The Italian Wines That Match How You Feel

Ilenia B.19 September 2019

How are you feeling today? Perhaps you’re on top of the world. You woke up feeling refreshed and everything has gone you way. Work was a breeze and there’s ...

Italian Wine Production Lowers in 2019 – The Reasons Why

Ilenia B.17 September 2019

2018 was a record year for the Italian wine industry in terms of production. The country produced more wine that it ever had before, which is a clear sign o...

Barone Ricasoli Torricella 2017 Review

Ilenia B.14 September 2019

We’re finally in September and the dying embers of summer have started to give way to the colder climate of autumn. If you’re especially lucky, you ma...

Su’Entu Cannonau di Sardegna 2017 Review

Ilenia B.12 September 2019

When you think of the great Italian wine regions, Sardinia rarely manages to get a look in. The island, which lags behind Sicily in terms of size, has never...

La Poderina Brunello Montalcino Poggio Abate Ris 2012 Review

Ilenia B.10 September 2019

Is there anything better than a good Italian red wine? Of course, you already know about the classics. Chianti and Barolo are the wines upon which an entire...

Donald Trump Says American Wine is Better Than French Wine (We Think Italian Wine is Better)

Ilenia B.7 September 2019

Has there ever been a political figure who is quite as divisive as Donald Trump. The real estate mogul and reality television star now serves as the Preside...

The Italian Grape Harvest – What You Need to Know

Ilenia B.5 September 2019

We’re drawing towards that time of year again. Italian wine producers have spent months tending their crops. They’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that the gr...

Could Italian Red Wine Help Treat Mental Disorders?

Ilenia B.3 September 2019

If you peruse the xtraWine blog for long enough, you’ll come across a number of articles that cover the many benefits that Italian red wine has for your health...

Wine and the Gods – The Story of Dionysus of Olympus

Ilenia B.31 August 2019

The gods of Olympus may no longer be worshipped. However, their legends live on through the mythological tales that we tell of the beliefs of those who came ce...

The Global Compass Report 2019 – What is it and What Does it Tell Us About Global Wine Industry

Ilenia B.29 August 2019

As wine lovers, we only see a small portion of what the global wine industry has to offer. Of course, we know about our favourite Italian wines and we’re ke...

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