Keith and Alana from the National Wine School (AKA America’s fastest-growing sommelier program) talk about some of their favorite obscure wines and wine regions.
Here’s a bit of info on exotic wines…
There are many exotic wines produced around the world, each with their unique flavor and characteristics. Here are a few examples of some of the most exotic wines:
Ice Wine: This is a sweet wine made from grapes that have been frozen on the vine. The grapes are harvested and pressed while still frozen, resulting in a concentrated, honey-like wine. Ice wine is produced in Canada, Germany, Austria, and other cold climates.
Amarone della Valpolicella: This is an Italian wine made from partially dried grapes, which gives it a rich, full-bodied flavor with notes of dried fruit, tobacco, and leather. It is produced in the Veneto region of Italy.
Retsina: This is a Greek wine flavored with pine resin, giving it a distinctive taste and aroma. Retsina has been produced in Greece for thousands of years and is typically served with Greek cuisine.
Orange wine: This is a type of wine made from white wine grapes that have been fermented with their skins, resulting in an orange or amber-colored wine. Orange wine has a complex flavor with notes of tannins, fruit, and spice. It is produced in various countries, including Slovenia, Georgia, and Italy.
Yquem: This is a sweet white wine from the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France, made from grapes affected by the noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The wine has a rich, complex flavor with notes of honey, apricot, and caramel.
Tsinandali: This is a Georgian white wine made from the Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes. It has a light, fruity flavor with notes of apple, pear, and citrus.
Sake: This is a Japanese rice wine with a delicate, subtle flavor. It is made from fermented rice and water and can be served chilled or warmed.
These are just a few examples of exotic wines, and there are many other varieties produced around the world, each with their unique flavor and characteristics.
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