Parma Ham and Melon – A Traditional Italian Appetiser
Is it just us, or is the appetiser one of the best things about a meal?
Hear us out. Of course, we love the main dish and we have a soft spot for any great ...
Appetizers
A selection of hot or cold food preparations served before the actual meal in order to sharpen one’s appetite but not fill oneself up.
J. Charpentier Champagne Brut Reserve Review
As much as we love Italian wine, even we can’t deny that there’s something special about Champagne.
For well over a century, it has been the wine of choice...
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...
Some Classic English Christmas Recipes (And the Great Italian Wines That Go With Them)
Christmas is just around the corner, which can only mean one thing.
You’re already carefully planning the amazing Christmas feast that you’re going to wow al...
A Shrimp Cocktail and Italian Wine Recipe (Plus Some Wine Pairing Ideas)
Wine and seafood tends to go together well, as long as you select the right types of Italian wine. Going for a heavy red, for example, could lead to the wine ov...
Mortadella and Italian Wine – How to Combine Them
If you’ve been following our blog over the last couple of weeks, you’ll have noticed that we’ve been shining the spotlight on a number of classic Italian foods....
Wine and Salami – The Perfect Pairings
There are few things better than being able to match a great food up with the perfect wine. That’s why we’ve dedicated so many of our recent articles to some of...
A Great Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe
Over the last few weeks, your friends at Xtrawine have been helping you to cook pasta in the Italian style. If you take a moment to peruse our blog, you’ll see ...