Sales of Italian Wine Surpass French Wine (And Three Reasons Why)
In 2017, sales of Italian wine surpassed those of French wine. After much back and forth between the world’s two largest wine industries, the Italians came out...
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A Sant’Ercolano Nobile di Montepulciano Review
There is perhaps no grape that’s more revered in the Italian wine industry that the Sangiovese grape.
Perhaps best known for its use in the creation o...
A Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva Review
There are so many wonderful wines in the annals of Italian history.
Even so, we can’t help but come back to the classics every once in a while. And when it ...
Everything That You Need to Know About Nero d’Avola Wine
Sicily’s renaissance as one of Italy’s most important wine producing regions has been nothing short of remarkable in recent years.
For so long, the region w...
Cartizze – Why Some of the Best Prosecco Comes From this Region
One of the world’s most popular wines, Prosecco continues to go from strength to strength.
In 2018 alone, it cemented its position as the world’s most popul...
Homemade Italian Red Wine Pasta – A Recipe and Wine Pairing
Red wine and pasta.
Are there any two things that bring to mind Italy and its culture faster than those? Pasta is practically Italy’s national dish and ther...
The Umbria Region (And its best Wines)
Here at xtraWine, we take great delight in helping people to learn more about the various wine regions in Italy. Every single one has something unique and inte...
2019 is a Great Year for Italian Rosé Wine (And Here are Six Reasons to Drink it)
Do you have a glass of Italian Rosé wine in your hand right now?
If not, you absolutely should do. 2019 was a great year for Rosé wines from Italy and we have ...
Italian Producers Toast Record Sparkling Wine Exports in 2018
Is there a single Italian wine that carries the same level of prestige as Prosecco in the current industry?
This wonderful sparkling wine has managed to knock ...
Taranto – The City and its Italian Wines
Here at Xtrawine, we love to get any opportunity to talk about a city or a region that may not yet be on the radar for many people outside of Italy. Of course, we all know about the major tourist destinations in the country and any wine buff will know where to go to visit some major vineyards....