Barone Ricasoli Torricella 2017 Review
We’re finally in September and the dying embers of summer have started to give way to the colder climate of autumn.
If you’re especially lucky, you ma...
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Life is too short to drink bad wine. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Su’Entu Cannonau di Sardegna 2017 Review
When you think of the great Italian wine regions, Sardinia rarely manages to get a look in.
The island, which lags behind Sicily in terms of size, has never...
La Poderina Brunello Montalcino Poggio Abate Ris 2012 Review
Is there anything better than a good Italian red wine?
Of course, you already know about the classics. Chianti and Barolo are the wines upon which an entire...
Donald Trump Says American Wine is Better Than French Wine (We Think Italian Wine is Better)
Has there ever been a political figure who is quite as divisive as Donald Trump.
The real estate mogul and reality television star now serves as the Preside...
The Italian Grape Harvest – What You Need to Know
We’re drawing towards that time of year again.
Italian wine producers have spent months tending their crops. They’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that the gr...
Could Italian Red Wine Help Treat Mental Disorders?
If you peruse the xtraWine blog for long enough, you’ll come across a number of articles that cover the many benefits that Italian red wine has for your health...
Wine and the Gods – The Story of Dionysus of Olympus
The gods of Olympus may no longer be worshipped. However, their legends live on through the mythological tales that we tell of the beliefs of those who came ce...
The Global Compass Report 2019 – What is it and What Does it Tell Us About Global Wine Industry
As wine lovers, we only see a small portion of what the global wine industry has to offer.
Of course, we know about our favourite Italian wines and we’re ke...
Does the Growing Liquid Foods Industry Present an Opportunity to the Italian Wine Industry?
Have you heard about the liquid foods industry?
Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably bought a few products that fall under the banner. You might have even m...
The Liguria Region – What do You Need to Know?
Any Italian wine lover will tell you that there are many regions within the country, each of which makes its own wines.
That’s what makes the Italian wine i...