White winemaking: what it is and how it’s done
White winemaking: harvesting, pressing, fermentation, aging, bottling. Read the full article!...
How it is made
Rubric that explains how wine is produced, the stages of processing, production and storage
Anfora aging: what is it?
What does 'anfora aging' mean? What advantages does it have compared to the traditional method? Read the article and discover the answers!...
Ice wine or Eiswein
Ice wines, also known as "Vini di ghiaccio" in Italian, are a specific type of wine produced under certain climatic conditions. They are obtained from clusters of frozen grapes that are harvested in January....
Bodega Noemia Noemia 2019: A Patagonian Gem
xtraWinexperience Argentina is coming to an end and we wanted to populate our weekly rubric #52winesfor52weeks with a spectacular wine: the Bodega Noemia Noemia 2019.
A wine that encapsulates the essence of Patagonia's unique terroir and winemaking expertise. Let's take a closer look at this remarkable wine and unravel its story against the backdrop of Patagonian viticulture....
Marroneto delle Grazie Riserva Magnum 2013
e Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie Riserva Magnum 2013 is a premium wine produced in the Montalcino area of Tuscany. This wine has been selected as one of the best wines of 2018 by renowned wine critic James Suckling, with a score of 98/100....
Role of Oak Barrels in Winemaking
The imparted flavors are a secondary bonus component that comes from the barrel wood, but more
importantly, it's the vehicle of maturity....
Italian Wine Can Slow the Ageing Process
If you spend some time scrolling through the pages of the Xtrawine blog, you will see that we’ve written several articles about the health benefits of drinking...
Italian White Wine From Red Wine Grapes – Is it Possible?
When it comes to Italian wine grapes, everything seems to be pretty cut and dry.
You have dark grapes, which are used to create red wine, and you have light...
From Plant to Bottle – The Lifecycle of a Bottle of Italian Wine
Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a bottle of wine from the vineyard to your dinner table?
We often romanticise the process because it’s easier ...
Making an Italian Wine Sparkle – The Differences Between Still and Sparkling Wine Production
Where do the bubbles come from?
Almost everybody who’s ever enjoyed a sparkling Italian wine has asked themselves this question at some point in their lives...