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An Awesome Burger Recipe (And the Italian Wines That Pairs With it)

Ilenia B.19 March 2019

There’s nothing quite like sitting down and biting into a big juicy burger. The bun crumbles away as your teeth tear into it. The toppings all mesh together...

A Sant’Ercolano Nobile di Montepulciano Review

Ilenia B.16 March 2019

There is perhaps no grape that’s more revered in the Italian wine industry that the Sangiovese grape. Perhaps best known for its use in the creation o...

Classic American Dishes (And The Italian Wines to Pair With Them)

Ilenia B.12 March 2019

While we’re always keen to talk about the many Italian delicacies that we think everyone should try, we also delight in sampling foods from other cultures. ...

Tips for Choosing a Great Pinot Nero Italian Wine

Ilenia B.26 February 2019

Pinot Nero (which is more commonly referred to as Pinot Noir) is one of the most popular wine grapes in the entire world. The grape can trace its histo...

Homemade Italian Red Wine Pasta – A Recipe and Wine Pairing

Ilenia B.23 February 2019

Red wine and pasta. Are there any two things that bring to mind Italy and its culture faster than those? Pasta is practically Italy’s national dish and ther...

How to Decode a Restaurant’s Wine List

Ilenia B.19 February 2019

When you’re buying wine for yourself, you generally have a good idea of what you’re going to get. You know your preferences and can tailor your search to ensur...

Venice Carnival – The History and Some Great Recipes

Ilenia B.29 January 2019

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...

A Tasty Mussels in Italian White Wine Recipe

Ilenia B.17 January 2019

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...

How to Poach Pears in Italian Red Wine (While Throwing Chocolate into the Mix)

Ilenia B.15 January 2019

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)

xtraWine18 December 2018

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 ...

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