Italy are the Guests of Honour at the CIIE
If you’ve been reading our posts over the last few months, you’ll see that we’ve reported pretty extensively on the growing wine industry over in China. While ...
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Ageing Wine in Space – The Amazing New Experiment
What do you think about when you think of ageing a bottle of Italian wine?
It’s all about creating the right conditions. If you’re ageing a bottle of red, y...
The Bellavita Expo in Mexico – Prepare Now So You’re Ready for September 2020
When you think about the major wine consuming countries in the world, Mexico may not immediately spring to mind. On the alcoholic side of things, we tend to li...
The Rising Popularity of Italian Wine in Canada
When talking about Italian wine exports to the Americas, we always seem to focus on the United States. Occasionally, we may talk about some of the South Americ...
Shopping with Xtrawine – Why Are We Your Trusted Italian Wine Retailer?
We’d like to start this blog post with a sincere thank-you.
Thank-you to anybody who has ever bought anything from xtraWine. Whether you’re a regular custom...
Halloween and Italian Wine – Some Fun Activities for the Spooky Season
You’re too old for trick or treating!
Yes, we know that it’s heartbreaking. Why should the kids get all of the candy? You’ve got a sweet tooth too…so why ca...
Does Italian Wine Taste Better When Consumed on a Plane?
Where does your Italian wine taste best to you?
Perhaps you like nothing more than a glass of red while you’re soaking in the tub. Grab a glass of wine and ...
Can You Get Rich by Buying and Selling Italian Wine?
Most of us buy bottles of Italian wine because we want to enjoy the sweet nectar that lies in side. This mortal ambrosia is enough to make most of us satisfied...
The Changing Wine Scene – What’s Happening in Brazil and the United States
At xtraWine, we spend most of our time tracking what’s going on in the Italian wine industry. We’re an Italian retailer after all. The domestic industry is the...
Alcohol-Free Italian Wine – Is it the Future?
Maybe you’ve already seen them.
You head to the supermarket and there they are, sitting right alongside the regular wines. Or perhaps you went for a meal at...