Exploring the Maremma Toscana Italian Wine Region
There are many things that set the Italian wine industry apart from every other country’s wine industry. But for us, the main differentiator is the sheer amoun...
Pairings
I’m a man of simple tastes. I’m always satisfied with the best. – Oscar Wilde
How Many Grapes Go Into Your Bottle of Italian Wine?
You’re lazing around in the sun while drinking your third glass of Italian wine. Sure, you said that you’d only have the one. But the bottle’s open, the sun is...
The Spoon in the Bubbly (And More Italian Wine Myths That You Should Stop Believing)
We do love an old wife’s tale here at Xtrawine. And we’re willing to bet that your own mothers and grandmothers have plenty of pearls of wisdom to share with y...
The Best Italian Wines for Summer 2020
Okay, so this year’s summer may not be quite as triumphant as it usually is. For many around the world, there are still restrictions in place in terms of who y...
The History of Sparkling Wines
It all started with Champagne.
That’s what anybody with even a passing knowledge of sparkling wines will tell you. Champagne was the first region where effe...
The Wine Snobbisms That You Need to Avoid
There’s always been an air of elitism around Italian wine.
Speak to anybody who isn’t already a wine lover and they’ll tell you the same. You may have even ...
A Tasty Recipe for Italian Sausage in White Wine
Theirs is nothing better than a tasty traditional Italian dish to lift the blues and remind you that there’s still plenty of joy in the world. And when we’re f...
The Three Methods for Making Italian Sparkling Wine
How do they get the bubbles in there?
Be honest, it’s a question you’ve asked yourself once or twice while quaffing a glass of Italian sparkling wine. As so...
The Amazing Uses for Italian Wine (Beyond Drinking It)
We know what you’re thinking…
“Why would I want to use my Italian wine for anything other than drinking it? I love drinking my wine!”
And we do too, beli...
Italian Wine and Cold Cuts – The Pairings That You Need to Know
Any foodie knows just how important it is to pair the right Italian wine with your meal.
Get it wrong and the flavour combination you’re looking for goes ou...