The 4 Rarest Wine Grapes That Every Wine Fan Should Know About
It’s so easy to place our focus on the most famous Italian wines and grapes when we’re looking at what the industry has to offer. After all, the grapes that co...
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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...
Easter is Just Around the Corner – The Best Italian Wines to Serve in 2019
Easter is just around the corner once again.
Of course, chocolate is going to be at the top of your mind when it comes to Easter. There are just so many egg...
Tips for Choosing a Great Pinot Nero Italian Wine
Pinot Nero (which is more commonly referred to as Pinot Noir) is one of the most popular wine grapes in the entire world.
The grape can trace its histo...
How to Decode a Restaurant’s Wine List
When you’re buying wine for yourself, you generally have a good idea of what you’re going to get. You know your preferences and can tailor your search to ensur...
The Differences Between Prosecco and Champagne
To the dramatic among you, it may seem as though Champagne and the Italian sparkling wine Prosecco are waging a war against each other to become the sparkling ...
The Organic Italian Wine Trend – The Reasons Why This is the Wine of the Future
Have you heard about the organic wine trend that’s sweeping the globe?
At Xtrawine, we’ve long been supporters of the growing trend to go organic among many...
The Tips and Secrets for Pouring the Perfect Glass of Wine
You’ve been to the Xtrawine site and you’ve ordered the perfect bottle of wine. You may have even spent a little more than your normal budget on the bottle. Pe...
Uncorking a Bottle of Italian Wine Without a Corkscrew – 5 Useful Tricks
The humble cork is perhaps one of the most endearing feature of the wine bottle. While many bottles come with screwcaps in the modern age, Italian wines that ho...