Jump into discussing exotic wines in this WINE SCHOOL DEBRIEF with Keith and Alana. Lots of fun and some really great (and geeky) wine information!
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There are many exotic wine grape varieties in the world that are not commonly grown or well-known outside of their regions of origin. Here are a few examples:
Assyrtiko (Greece): Assyrtiko is a white grape variety that is primarily grown on the Greek island of Santorini. It produces wines with high acidity, citrus flavors, and mineral notes.
Mencia (Spain): Mencia is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in the northwestern region of Spain. It produces wines with intense fruit flavors, high acidity, and medium tannins.
Tannat (Uruguay): Tannat is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in Uruguay and southwestern France. It produces wines with high tannins and dark fruit flavors.
Xinomavro (Greece): Xinomavro is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in Greece. It produces wines with high acidity, firm tannins, and flavors of dark fruit and spices.
Sagrantino (Italy): Sagrantino is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in the Umbria region of Italy. It produces wines with high tannins and flavors of blackberry, licorice, and spices.
Blaufränkisch (Austria): Blaufränkisch is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in Austria and Hungary. It produces wines with high acidity, medium tannins, and flavors of black cherry, plum, and spice.
These are just a few examples of the many exotic wine grape varieties that exist in the world. Each grape has its own unique flavor profile and characteristics that make it special and interesting to try.