A Look at the Wines from the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region
After the difficulties that many Italian wine producers faced with the 2017 harvest, it’s encouraging to hear that things have worked out a little better in 201...
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Life is too short to drink bad wine. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Five Reasons Why Milan is the World’s Fashion Capital (And A Few Gorgeous Milanese Wines for You to Try)
While Milan may not be the capital city of Italy, it can make a case for being its most important hub. As is the case with many of Italy’s great cities, it play...
Wine Ratings – Are They Really Useful to Consumers
For as long as there has been an Italian wine industry, there have been experts who want to share their opinions on the many wines that come out of the country....
The City of Wine – Where Should You go to Enjoy Great Wine in 2019?
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Clint Eastwood is Like a Fine Italian Wine – 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Clint
If there is one actor who’s like a fine Italian wine, it has to be Clint Eastwood.
For about half a century, he’s starred in some of the greatest films known t...
Zinfandel and Chardonnay – The Most Popular Grapes in the USA
Though the Italian wine industry is now the largest in the entire world, we’d be remiss not to point out the fact that many other countries have thriving indust...
The Wines, Oils, and Foods of the Montecarlo Region
There are three things that every Italian region takes pride in – its wine, its food, and its olive oil.
We’ve covered all three topics in-depth on the Xtraw...
Some Interesting Facts About the Barbaresco Wine
If you’re a long-time follower of the Xtrawine blog, you’ll have likely seen that we’ve spoken about the Barbaresco wine at length on various occasions. Often u...
The Oldest Italian Bars, Taverns, and Cafes That You Have to Visit
In a country that has such a rich and diverse culture as Italy, it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of wonderful old bars, taverns, and cafes th...
Everything You Need to Know About the Sangiovese Superiore Wine
As soon as you see the designation “Superiore” you know one thing.
This is a wine that’s going to offer a lot of quality.
Such is the case with the Sangiovese...