The Five Most Cultivated Grapes in the World
You already know that Italian wine is made using grapes. Furthermore, you likely already know that there are literally hundreds of grape varieties, each of whi...
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Life is too short to drink bad wine. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Italian Wine and Other Drinks – Some Fun Cocktail Recipes to Try at Home
To traditionalists, the idea of mixing Italian wine with any other drink is anathema. In their eyes, doing this means you distract from the qualities of the wi...
The Verdicchio Grape – Its History and Cultivation
There are many white wine grapes grown in Italy that are either grown elsewhere in the world or can trace their origins to different countries.
But there ar...
Let’s Discover the Wines of Trentino Alto Adige
Trentino Alto Adige is one of the dark horses of the Italian wine industry. On the one hand, the region’s wines are fairly obscure to people outside of Italy. ...
Tips for the Ultimate End of Summer Party (And Which Italian Wine You Should Serve)
We’ve had a wonderful summer throughout Europe. Temperatures have been high and so many of us have taken advantage by basking in the summer sun whenever we hav...
xtraWine cocktail season: The Hugo Cocktail
The Hugo cocktail is a one-of-a-kind cocktail that truly transports you to the Alps. You'll need Prosecco, elderflower syrup, mint leaves, and crushed ice....
A Tasty Escargot Recipe (And Some Italian Wine Pairings)
It’s always interesting to learn about what other countries consider to be delicacies.
Take snails as an example.
When you see a snail in the garden, you...
The History of Sassicaia Wine – Italy’s First Super Tuscan
The 1970s was an interesting time for Chianti.
It was during this decade that traditionalists and innovators went to war. Not in the direct fighting sense, ...
The Key Differences Between American and European Wines
Wine is wine, right?
The production methods don’t change too much no matter where the wine is produced. Winemakers still have to maintain their vineyards, h...
It’s Time for Bargains – Four Great Discounted Italian Wines from Xtrawine
Everybody loves a bargain.
And in the world of Italian wine, a good bargain doesn’t just mean you save money. It also gives you an opportunity to experience...