Zoccolaio between tradition and excellence
The Zoccolaio is the Piedmontese cellar that best represents Barolo, an excellent wine from the Langhe region....
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Life is too short to drink bad wine. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Champagne: History, Production and Storage
Champagne: history, production and storage. Can you saber a bottle of champagne? Read the xtraWine blog for more....
Argentina: Discovering Red Wines
Argentina ranks fifth in the world for wine production and seventh in vineyard acreage. What are the famous Argentine red wines?
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White Wines from Trentino and Cavit: a true Winemaking Art
White wines from Trentino stand out as one of Italy's excellences. For over 80 years, Cavit has been synonymous with tradition, innovation, and environmental respect....
Cinque Autoctoni Edition 21 by Farnese
Garnet red, highly intense on the nose, with notes of red fruits and spicy undertones. Robust structure, very persistent with a long finish....
Exploring Tuscan Wines
Discover the most famous Tuscan wines: Chianti Classico, Brunello, Bolgheri, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Explore them on xtraWine....
A champagne house for over 160 years
Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2016 is bright with white gold hue. It offers great aromatic freshness. Lively and expansive, long finish....
Sartori Amarone of Valpolicella 2018
Wine with an intense red color and garnet reflections. Fruity aroma with hints of spices. Full and velvety flavor. Discover it on xtraWine....
Bodega Noemia Noemia 2019: A Patagonian Gem
xtraWinexperience Argentina is coming to an end and we wanted to populate our weekly rubric #52winesfor52weeks with a spectacular wine: the Bodega Noemia Noemia 2019.
A wine that encapsulates the essence of Patagonia's unique terroir and winemaking expertise. Let's take a closer look at this remarkable wine and unravel its story against the backdrop of Patagonian viticulture....
Patagonian Wines: Hidden Gems and Enigmatic Curiosities
Our xtraWinexperience Argentina continues. Let's talk about Patagonian wines shall we?
Wine lovers of the world, listen up! Did you know that Patagonia's strong winds are thought to contribute to the growth of the vineyards?
When one thinks of Argentinian Patagonia, the mind conjures images of vast landscapes, pristine glaciers, and rugged terrain.
In Argentina, Patagonia encompasses two main wine-producing provinces: Neuquén and Río Negro. These regions have gained recognition for their cool climate and unique terroirs, which have proven to be conducive to the cultivation of certain grape varieties, particularly Pinot Noir and Malbec.
Join us on a journey as we uncork the secrets of Patagonian wines and uncover some intriguing curiosities that add an extra layer of allure to this unique oenological destination....