Lifestyle | wine 12 Little-Known Wines Worth Trying You may not have heard of them, but they're 'thrilling' By Evann Gastaldo Posted Jul 13, 2010 2:52 PM CDT Copied Next time you buy wine, don't settle for the ordinary. (©khawkins04) Ready to move beyond familiar cabernet sauvignons and chardonnays? Eric Asimov of the New York Times suggests a dozen little-known but “thrilling” wines to explore: Assyrtiko: This white wine grape from the volcanic island of Santorini “produces dry, deliciously minerally wines” that pair well with seafood. Frappato: These grapes from southeastern Sicily make “lovely, fresh and lively wines that are delicious summer reds, especially when lightly chilled.” Fumin: At around $35 a bottle, “these wines are not cheap but are stunningly good.” Grignolino: This Italian grape “makes a pale, easy-drinking red” that is perfect for “casual drinking, perhaps with salumi or pizza.” Romorantin: Ancient French grapes “make utterly succulent whites that are perfect balances between sharp citrus freshness and rounded floral, honeyed flavors.” For the complete list, click here. Read These Next RFK Jr. suggests antidepressants to blame after shooting. Isolated tribe members show up in an unexpected place. Details trickle out on 2 more victims of the Minneapolis shooting. Trump just used a spending maneuver last seen nearly 50 years ago. Report an error