Which Countries Drink The Most Italian Wine?
Wine is one of the most consumed drinks on the planet.
The most current estimates state that people all around the world drink 23.4 billion litres of wine e...
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Earth Hour: Wine and Sustainability
On March 26th, 2022 the world will stop. For one hour the global population (or those that are awaren and supportive of the initiative) will switch off....
Six Fun Facts About Asti Spumante
Asti Spumante may not be the world’s most popular Italian sparkling wine. However, it has a history that stretches back deeper than almost any wine in the worl...
#xtraWineXperience: The Italian Wine Experience
Explore Italian wine regions and vineyards with xtraWine. Be inspired by Italian wineries, learn about their wines from the different Italian Regions....
3 Wines for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Spring is a time of celebration and long weekends. Spring is also the time of celebration of mothers and fathers around the globe. Find out about three amazing Prosecco wines you can buy to celebrate Mother's Day, Father's Day and Spring!...
Everything You Need to Know About White Sparkling Brut Wine
As you shop for Italian sparkling wine, you may have come across the term “Brut” a few times. Seemingly randomly applied to some bottles and not to others, Bru...
St. Patrick’s Day and why you can celebrate it with good wine
St. Patrick's Day is coming; on March 17th, European and international cities will open the doors to Leprechaun shoes and fake ears, green coloured pubs and bar lights and, most surely, beer and whiskey. What is the nexus between St. Patrick and Italian wines? ...
Your Guide to the Nero d’Avola Grape
The Guardian once called Nero d’Avola “Sicily’s answer to Malbec”.
It’s a pretty grand claim. After all, Malbec is one of the most famous wine grapes around...
The Story of Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
“Montepulciano is the king of all wines!”
This bold declaration was made by the famed scientist and poet Francesco Redi in the 1600s. And while there are ma...
The Story of DOCG Chianti
Is there any Italian wine that is as revered and romanticised as Chianti?
The wine has been featured in films and is often the first wine that comes to mind...