Acidity in Italian Wine – How Can You Control the Acid Levels?
In an absolutely perfect world, winemakers would always take great measures to control the acidity levels of their wines. After all, acidity is often one of th...
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I’m a man of simple tastes. I’m always satisfied with the best. – Oscar Wilde
The Most Desired Flavours in Italian Wine
Let’s start this one off with a little bit of a disclaimer…
There are so many flavours and notes that you’ll experience as you explore the world of Italian ...
The Classic Italian Spritz Recipe
There are some people who will tell you that you should never mix an Italian wine with anything.
The idea of making a cocktail using wine is anathema to the...
The World Famous Roquefort Cheese (And Some Wine Pairing Suggestions)
Who doesn’t love a good cheese?
That’s a bit of a sweeping statement but you can’t deny that cheese is also one of the most popular foods in the world.
O...
Buying Wine in 2020 – Why Going Online Has to Be the Right Choice
The New Year is well and truly underway. We hope that you had a wonderful time celebrating both the festive period and the passing of 2019.
The beginning of...
The Best Champagnes of 2020
By the time you’re reading this, it’s likely that Christmas will have come and gone. We sincerely hope that you had a wonderful day filled with friends, family...
A Brief History of the Wine Advocate
In the recent history of the wine industry, a host of publications have sprouted up to allow experts to give their opinions on the various vintages released fr...
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...
Red or White Italian Wine at Christmas – Which is the Best Choice?
As every week passes, we’re drawing ever closer to the big day. Christmas is just over the horizon and we’re sure that you’re preparing for the rush that’s goi...
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 ...