The Most Important Italian White Wine Regions (And How White Wines Are Made)
What makes Italian white wines so amazing?
Anybody who prefers white wine will happily tell you that they enjoy the freshness and acidity of their chosen wi...
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How to Read an Italian Wine Label
Every bottle of Italian wine that you will ever buy has a label.
That label isn’t just there for show. It’s your key to understanding some of the basic aspe...
Why Do Some Italian Wines Taste Better With Age (And Others Don’t)?
Italian wines taste better when aged.
It’s advice that you will hear almost everywhere. And in many cases, it’s true. The ageing process allows many wines t...
What is Rosé Wine (And How is it Made)?
When you decide to buy a bottle of Italian wine, you’re generally choosing between three options – red, white, or sparkling. But there is a fourth option that ...
In What Order Should You Taste Italian Wine?
Who knew that there is an ideal order in which to drink your Italian wines?
It’s certainly not something that most people think about. For the majority, dri...
Leonardo da Vinci Vitruviano Toscana Rosso 2020 Review
We all know that Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest geniuses in human history.
A true renaissance man, Da Vinci could turn his mind towards anything ...
The Gioia del Colle Primitivo DOC
As anybody who’s a regular visitor to the Xtrawine blog will already know, one of the Italian wine industry’s biggest selling points is the sheer variety it ha...
XTRAWINE REVIEWS – Let’s try the Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione “Vigna Grospoli”
We try one of Lamole's excellent Chianti Classico that you can find here on xtraWine: the Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione "Vigna Grospoli" 2018....
Buying Italian Wine Online – The Tips to Ensure You Make the Right Choice
It’s no secret that online retail has shot through the roof in recent years. The pandemic played a large role in this. With people confined to their homes, man...
Discover the perfect Mimosa recipe with xtraWine!
Discover the recipe for the perfect Mimosa with xtraWine's sparkling...