The Italian Wine Harvest is in Full Swing – What Can We Expect?
Now that we’re deep into the month of September, the Italian wine harvest is in full swing. The majority of producers have already picked most of their grapes ...
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Life is too short to drink bad wine. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Fighting Back Against Fake Counterfeit Chianti – The Crucial Tips For Finding the Real Thing
Chianti is one of the most popular Italian wines. It stands right at the top of the heap when it comes to Italian red wine, with only Barolo and a select few o...
The Italian Wines of Autumn – The Top Wines to Enjoy as the Leaves Start to Fall
For many, Autumn is the most beautiful of the seasons.
The leaves have started to change colours, with many beginning to fall. We see the transition from th...
Wine Searcher Has Named Its Most Expensive Italian Wine
Diversity is the key word when we think of the Italian wine industry. No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find an Italian producer who has create...
Happy Hour with Friends – The Perfect Wines to Serve
What does Happy Hour mean to you?
Maybe it brings to mind those times spent in a bar or pub that’s trying to get rid of its drinks by offering low prices on...
What is Mulsum? The Ancient Roman Drink Explained
The Italian wine industry can trace a lot of its heritage back to the Ancient Romans. The Romans loved wine with so much passion that they even had gods dedica...
The History of the Aperitif – From Hippocrates to the Current Day
Many of us enjoy an aperitif before a big meal. Even those who aren’t aware of what an aperitif is may find themselves engaging in this ancient ritual before t...
Buy Italian Wine Online for the Convenience (And More Reasons Why Buying Online is the Best Choice)
Over the last 20 years or so, the internet has become the go-to shopping location for many consumers. The pandemic accelerated that trend, leading to more peop...
Three cocktails with wine and fruit
#xwcocktailseason is now almost over. Is now the time to talk about wine and fruit. We will present three cocktails with wine and fruit...
Four New Italian Wines Available on Xtrawine
There are few things we enjoy more than discovering a wonderful new Italian wine. That thrill of finding something different, taking it home, and enjoying all ...