Tenuta Ulisse Nativae Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 – A Review
As Italian wine lovers, there’s always a risk of us focusing a little too intently on the classics. When it comes to wines, we immediately divert to the likes ...
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Le Casematte Faro 2016 – A Review
One of the great things about the Italian wine industry is that there are so many regions that the DOC offers classification to. For those who aren’t deeply en...
Best Italian Wines to Drink in the Spring 2019
After what feels like a really long winter, Spring is finally upon us. And as always, it’s one of the most special times of the year. The days are getting long...
Celebrating Over 300 Years – A History of Chianti Classico in 2019
There are a few stalwarts that always come to mind when you ask anybody to think of the best Italian red wines.
A few may name Barolo as their favouri...
Pàtrimo: a declaration of love to our fathers
Irpinia and its vineyards
A small, one-of-a-kind vineyard; a stretch of land which crosses a gentle hill overlooking our winery…
We are in Irpinia, in th...
Why do the Italians Prefer DOC Wine?
To the new wine lover, the world of Italian wine can seem intimidating.
There’s just so much information to unpack. You have hundreds of varieties of wine a...
The Awesome Easter Italian Wines You Should Try from Xtrawine Today
Easter is just around the corner and we all know what that means.
Soon, you’re going to be able to get together with your family and friends to enjoy the ho...
Ballabio Farfalla Metodo Classico Extra Brut Review
Italian sparkling white wine.
What’s the first wine that comes to mind when we say those words? We’re betting that most of you instantly jumped to Prosecco....
Easter is Just Around the Corner – The Best Italian Wines to Serve in 2019
Easter is just around the corner once again.
Of course, chocolate is going to be at the top of your mind when it comes to Easter. There are just so many egg...
Genoa – The City’s History and Amazing Italian Wines
Here at xtraWine, we love casting a spotlight on some of Italy’s most amazing cities. Those who don’t know the country well likely still know the heavy hitters...