Tenuta Ulisse Nativae Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 – A Review
As Italian wine lovers, there’s always a risk of us focusing a little too intently on the classics. When it comes to wines, we immediately divert to the likes ...
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Life is too short to drink bad wine. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Le Casematte Faro 2016 – A Review
One of the great things about the Italian wine industry is that there are so many regions that the DOC offers classification to. For those who aren’t deeply en...
Is it Worth Taking a Wine Bath?
Is there any better feeling than soaking in a nice warm bath with a glass of Italian red wine by your side?
You take the occasional sip of your drink. Perha...
Best Italian Wines to Drink in the Spring 2019
After what feels like a really long winter, Spring is finally upon us. And as always, it’s one of the most special times of the year. The days are getting long...
Ancient Wine Press Discovered in Korazim National Park
At Xtrawine, we have a deep respect for the history of wine in all of its guises. While we talk most often about Italian wine and the many producers that have ...
The Rising Tide of Organic Italian Wines in Lazio
There’s no denying that organic wines have become more popular over the course of the last decade. Producers all over Italy have adopted organic farming princi...
Celebrating Over 300 Years – A History of Chianti Classico in 2019
There are a few stalwarts that always come to mind when you ask anybody to think of the best Italian red wines.
A few may name Barolo as their favouri...
Pàtrimo: a declaration of love to our fathers
Irpinia and its vineyards
A small, one-of-a-kind vineyard; a stretch of land which crosses a gentle hill overlooking our winery…
We are in Irpinia, in th...
Why do the Italians Prefer DOC Wine?
To the new wine lover, the world of Italian wine can seem intimidating.
There’s just so much information to unpack. You have hundreds of varieties of wine a...
The Awesome Easter Italian Wines You Should Try from Xtrawine Today
Easter is just around the corner and we all know what that means.
Soon, you’re going to be able to get together with your family and friends to enjoy the ho...