Could Italian Red Wine Help Treat Mental Disorders?
If you peruse the xtraWine blog for long enough, you’ll come across a number of articles that cover the many benefits that Italian red wine has for your health...
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Wine to Asia – The Rise of the Asian Wine Trade Shows
If you’re a long-time follower of the xtraWine blog, you’ll know that we’ve written a few articles charting the course of the Italian wine industry in the Asia...
Ernesto Abbona Gets Re-elected as President of Unione Italiana Vini
Throughout Italy, there’s a huge number of organisations that dedicate themselves to the promotion and celebration of Italian wine.
Some of these operate on...
Examining the Experts – Who Are Some of the Most Important Names in Wine?
We all know that the world of wine extends far beyond Italy. Almost every major European country has its own wine industry. Beyond that, the United States is o...
Italian Wine – The Hidden Passion of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci is a man who needs no introduction.
Surely the most famous of the Renaissance-era artists, his paintings have made him a true legend in th...
Is Italian Wine Really a Staple of the Mediterranean Diet?
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that Italians love the Mediterranean diet.
Why wouldn’t they? They’re in the heart of the Mediterranean and a lot of Itali...
High Blood Pressure – Can Italian Red Wine Help You Lower it?
Your blood pressure is always one of those things that your doctor talks about.
They’ll tell you that you need to get a handle on it. If it goes too high, y...
Does Drinking Wine Really Affect Your Baby’s Gender?
We attribute so many positive effects to the drinking of Italian wine.
A quick explore of the xtraWine blog will show you posts about the many benefits that...
Italian Red or Italian White Wine – What Your Preference Says About You
Isn’t it strange how our tastes differ so wildly?
You may love a complex Italian red wine. For you, the idea of letting all of those flavours wash over you ...
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...