The Two Most Interesting Christmas Recipes (And the Wines That Pair With Them)
So, we’ve kinda been saying this a lot in our recent blog posts but…
Christmas is just around the corner. In fact, we’re less than 10 days away from the big...
Desserts
A generic term referring to different fodd-stuffs served on special occasions at the end of a meal (cheeses, sweets, ice cream, fruits) which usually aren’t served during ordinary meals (with the exception of one or two).
The Traditional English Christmas Desserts (And the Italian Wines That Pair With Them)
If you’ve followed the Xtrawine blog for a while, you’ll know that as Christmas approaches, we have a tendency to share recipes and information about a lot of ...
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...
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 Wonderful Torrone Recipe (Plus the Ideal Italian Wine Pairing)
If you’ve been keeping up with the Xtrawine blog for the last couple of days, you’ll have enjoyed a couple of recipes for some tasty cakes that will look right ...
A Tasty Pandoro Recipe (Plus Some Wines to Drink With It)
Sticking with our sweet treats theme for the week leading up to Christmas, we’re going to be looking at another delectable Italian dessert that we think makes a...
A Tasty Panettone Recipe (Plus the Wines That Work Well With It)
You’re going to notice a little bit of a theme with the Xtrawine blog posts this week.
With Christmas looming ever closer, we’re going to zero in on the foods ...
Sacher Torte and the Italian Wines That Go With It
Here at Xtrawine, our goal is to make your culinary experience as pleasurable as possible. After all, food and wine plays an enormous part in our lives. With th...
A Beautiful Red Wine Chocolate Cake Recipe
Italian red wine and chocolate.
Is there any more beautiful combination of words in the English language?
If you want to enjoy a luxurious night in after a to...
Wine Ice Cream? Yes Please!
Quick! Name one thing that you love as much (or almost as much) as a great glass of Italian wine.
If you’re anything like us, the heat of summer may have turne...