The Antinori Family Purchases Rubbia Al Colle
If you’re a long-time reader of the Xtrawine blog, you’ll know that we’ve written more than a few pieces about the legendary Antinori family.
And why wouldn...
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The Wines You Drink (And What They Say About You)
Have you ever wondered what you choice of Italian wine really says about you? With so many varieties to choose from, it’s practically impossible to get into th...
Drinking Italian Wine With Company – The Reasons Why You Should do it More Often
There are few things that we enjoy more than coming back home to a gorgeous bottle of Italian wine. And we’re more than partial to drinking a glass or two with...
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...
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...