Reasons Why Winter is Our Readers’ Favourite Season
We asked and you answered. Winter is your favourite season. The coldest time of the year is also the best time of the year for many of the Italian wine lovers w...
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Curiosities concerning the world of wine and oenology.
The Biggest Italian Easter Traditions
Easter is an important holiday in the Italian calendar. It marks an occasion where all of the country’s Christians come together to celebrate and give thanks fo...
The Spectacular Carnival of Venice
Those who follow the Christian faith will already know about the period of Lent. For 40 days, believers fast, or otherwise give up an indulgence, as a way to sh...
What is the Palio di Siena?
Of all of the amazing events in Italy that celebrate Italian wine and the culture that surrounds the country, the Palio di Siena may not immediately spring to m...
The Feelings Associated With Different Alcohols
If you’re anything like us, you probably don’t limit your alcohol intake to Italian wines. As much as we love wine, sometimes the bight calls for a beer or some...
The Top Hangover Cures
We’ve all done it. We go into our wine drinking exploits with the best of intentions. “I’ll only have one glass of Italian wine,” you say to yourself. Soon, one...
Wine and the Senses
Anybody who has ever consumed a bottle of Italian wine knows that the wine involves all of your senses. That’s a given. However, the effects of wine on these se...
The Best Mobile Wine Apps
The rise of the smartphone has opened up a world of new possibilities in the world of Italian wine. Today, you can research wines on the go, so you know exactly...
Seven Things the Wine Experts do That You May Not Understand
Most of the people who visit Xtrawine are people who have a passion for wine, but are really most interested in great tastes and aromas. Of course, we host as m...
Tips for the New Generation of Wine Drinkers
While the United States has a strong wine industry, the drink has always come second favourite among young drinkers, especially when compared to the likes of be...