From assyrtiko to blaufränkisch, frappatto to falanghina, there is a whole world of awesome lesser-known wines hiding in plain sight.
Wine, at its best, can feel as though you’re being told an ancient secret — like seeing new colors and hearing beautiful music for the first time. On the other hand, some less-popular wines are, well, less popular for a reason.
How about we focus on the delicious stuff?
We’ll sit down with global wine expert and Cornell professor Cheryl Stanley as she reveals her favorite lesser-known wines, and we’ll uncork a bottle or two while we’re at it. Join us?
Below is the list of wines we’ll be exploring during our 30-minute tasting session, so run out and grab what bottles are available to you. And don’t forget your tasting notes; there’s lots to discuss!
Wine list:
Assyrtiko, Greece
Schioppettino, Italy
Baga, Portugal
