Does the Water Crisis Affect Wine Production?
Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink.
We’re sure that Italian wine producers often feel like this when growing their crops. We live in a world t...
Highlights
The Italian Wine Harvest is in Full Swing – What Can We Expect?
Now that we’re deep into the month of September, the Italian wine harvest is in full swing. The majority of producers have already picked most of their grapes ...
Fighting Back Against Fake Counterfeit Chianti – The Crucial Tips For Finding the Real Thing
Chianti is one of the most popular Italian wines. It stands right at the top of the heap when it comes to Italian red wine, with only Barolo and a select few o...
What is Mulsum? The Ancient Roman Drink Explained
The Italian wine industry can trace a lot of its heritage back to the Ancient Romans. The Romans loved wine with so much passion that they even had gods dedica...
Buy Italian Wine Online for the Convenience (And More Reasons Why Buying Online is the Best Choice)
Over the last 20 years or so, the internet has become the go-to shopping location for many consumers. The pandemic accelerated that trend, leading to more peop...
Three cocktails with wine and fruit
#xwcocktailseason is now almost over. Is now the time to talk about wine and fruit. We will present three cocktails with wine and fruit...
The Five Most Cultivated Grapes in the World
You already know that Italian wine is made using grapes. Furthermore, you likely already know that there are literally hundreds of grape varieties, each of whi...
Tips for the Ultimate End of Summer Party (And Which Italian Wine You Should Serve)
We’ve had a wonderful summer throughout Europe. Temperatures have been high and so many of us have taken advantage by basking in the summer sun whenever we hav...
xtraWine cocktail season: The Hugo Cocktail
The Hugo cocktail is a one-of-a-kind cocktail that truly transports you to the Alps. You'll need Prosecco, elderflower syrup, mint leaves, and crushed ice....
It’s Time for Bargains – Four Great Discounted Italian Wines from Xtrawine
Everybody loves a bargain.
And in the world of Italian wine, a good bargain doesn’t just mean you save money. It also gives you an opportunity to experience...