Asparagus Risotto – A Recipe and Some Suitable Wine Pairings
Sometimes, the idea of cooking a big meal after a hard day at work is just too much to bear.
That’s especially the case as Spring draws in. Lighter meals ar...
Ilenia B.
Best Italian Wines to Drink in the Spring 2019
After what feels like a really long winter, Spring is finally upon us. And as always, it’s one of the most special times of the year. The days are getting long...
Ancient Wine Press Discovered in Korazim National Park
At Xtrawine, we have a deep respect for the history of wine in all of its guises. While we talk most often about Italian wine and the many producers that have ...
The Rising Tide of Organic Italian Wines in Lazio
There’s no denying that organic wines have become more popular over the course of the last decade. Producers all over Italy have adopted organic farming princi...
Celebrating Over 300 Years – A History of Chianti Classico in 2019
There are a few stalwarts that always come to mind when you ask anybody to think of the best Italian red wines.
A few may name Barolo as their favouri...
First Comparative Tasting of Water-Aged Wines to Take Place at Vinitaly
Vinitaly is one of the Italian wine industry’s premier events. It’s a chance for the movers and shakers to get together and influence the course of the industr...
Why do the Italians Prefer DOC Wine?
To the new wine lover, the world of Italian wine can seem intimidating.
There’s just so much information to unpack. You have hundreds of varieties of wine a...
The Awesome Easter Italian Wines You Should Try from Xtrawine Today
Easter is just around the corner and we all know what that means.
Soon, you’re going to be able to get together with your family and friends to enjoy the ho...
Ballabio Farfalla Metodo Classico Extra Brut Review
Italian sparkling white wine.
What’s the first wine that comes to mind when we say those words? We’re betting that most of you instantly jumped to Prosecco....
Sottimano Barbaresco Pajorè 2016 Review
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again.
Sometimes, it can feel like Barbaresco doesn’t get quite as much love as it deserves despite the fact that it’s...
