Wine Fermentation: From Grapes to Bottle
Fermentation is a key process in wine production and is responsible for converting the sugars present in grapes into alcohol, while also contributing to the de...
Vincenzo Colaprice
Wine in China: ups and downs of the market
In recent years, wine consumption in China has seen a significant rise, reflecting a shift in the tastes of Chinese consumers. Wine has become increasingly pop...
A short playlist of songs about wine
Sanremo 2024 starts today, and who knows if the competing singers will surprise us with songs about wine. In the meantime, we propose you a short playlist of s...
The environmental impact of wine
In recent years, the growing attention towards sustainability has brought the environmental impact of wine under the spotlight. Like any other production secto...
Emotions and Wine: a Study by the University of Bordeaux.
Each of our relationships with food is deeply tied to emotions, and this is true for wine as well. The relationship between emotions and wine is evident even i...
Wine Tannins: What They Are and Why They Are Important
Wine tannins: one of the most commonly used (often misused) phrase when talking about wine. "I would like a low tannins wine" or "This wine has too many tannin...
James Suckling: the Man Behind the 2023 Best Wines Ranking
Those working in the world of wine are undoubtedly familiar with James Suckling. However, if your love for wine doesn't make you a professional, this article a...
Underwater wine: history and technique for a cellar under the sea
The circumstances leading to the sinking of a French ship in 1840 while crossing the Baltic with a cargo of precious Champagne remain uncertain and are still u...
Multiple gifts for Christmas? Make them on xtraWine
Enter the gift addresses, buy online, decide who and what to send, pay. Everything else is done by xtraWine!...
Champagne: History, Production and Storage
Champagne: history, production and storage. Can you saber a bottle of champagne? Read the xtraWine blog for more....
