Venice Carnival – The History and Some Great Recipes
It’s that time of year again!
Venice Carnival is just over the horizon. Between 16thFebruary and 5thMarch, thousands of revellerswill pack the streets of Venic...
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The Organic Italian Wine Trend – The Reasons Why This is the Wine of the Future
Have you heard about the organic wine trend that’s sweeping the globe?
At Xtrawine, we’ve long been supporters of the growing trend to go organic among many...
The Tips and Secrets for Pouring the Perfect Glass of Wine
You’ve been to the Xtrawine site and you’ve ordered the perfect bottle of wine. You may have even spent a little more than your normal budget on the bottle. Pe...
Draw With Wine – The Trend That’s Sweeping the World
For as long as there hasbeen Italian wine, there have been artists who have glorified the nectar of the Gods in paintings and literature. Whenever you tra...
Tips for Removing Wine Stains From Your Clothes
You’re having a great evening with your friends. The music’s playing and you’re all catching up on what’s happened in your lives over the past few months.
T...
A Tasty Mussels in Italian White Wine Recipe
Who doesn’t love a little bit of seafood?
You’re probably picturing some freshly-caught cod right now. Or perhaps a little bit of salmon that will get those...
How to Poach Pears in Italian Red Wine (While Throwing Chocolate into the Mix)
There are so many amazing fruits out there that pears often get left behind in many people’s thoughts.
It’s understandable. Pears have a somewhat mellow tas...
A Brief History of Sassicaia Wine
If you ask the casual wine drinker to name the most popular or important red wine in the world, it’s entirely possible that they don’t come back to you with an...
The Measures and Systems that Protect You From Buying Counterfeit Italian Wine
For as long as there’s been an Italian wine industry, there have been counterfeiters. These parasites feed off the hard work of others by creating inferior pro...
Terracotta and Wine – The New Wine Glass Trend
When you think of the traditional wine glass, your mind thinks of exactly that – glass.
Sure, there are plenty of differences in shape and structure to cons...
