10 Lesser Known Wine Regions to try in 2024
Here is our list of 10 lesser-known wine regions (and wines) that we think you should try this year!
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Georgia - Kakheti, Alazani Valley:
- Grapes: Saperavi, Rkatsiteli
- Must-Try: Qvevri-aged wines, especially the amber wines.
- Winemakers: Pheasant's Tears, Iago's Wine
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Slovenia - Gorizia Hills, Brda:
- Grapes: Rebula (Ribolla Gialla), Refošk (Refosco)
- Must-Try: Orange wines and Teran reds.
- Winemakers: Movia, Kabaj Morel
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Italy - Etna, Sicily:
- Grapes: Nerello Mascalese, Carricante
- Must-Try: Etna Rosso, Carricante-based whites.
- Winemakers: Frank Cornelissen, Benanti
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France - Savoie, Apremont:
- Grapes: Jacquère, Altesse
- Must-Try: Apremont AOC wines, crisp and vibrant whites.
- Winemakers: Domaine Louis Magnin, André et Michel Quenard
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Spain - Bierzo, Castilla y León:
- Grapes: Mencía, Godello
- Must-Try: Mencía reds, especially those from old vines.
- Winemakers: Descendientes de J. Palacios, Raul Perez
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Austria - Kamptal, Langenlois:
- Grapes: Grüner Veltliner, Riesling
- Must-Try: Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, mineral-driven Rieslings.
- Winemakers: Weingut Bründlmayer, Weingut Hirsch
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Lebanon - Batroun, North Governorate:
- Grapes: Obeidy, Syrah
- Must-Try: Obeidy whites, expressive and elegant Syrahs.
- Winemakers: Château Musar, Ixsir
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Portugal - Colares, Lisbon:
- Grapes: Ramisco, Malvasia
- Must-Try: Colares reds, known for their unique sandy soil influence.
- Winemakers: Adega Regional de Colares, Casal Sta. Maria
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Greece - Tinos, Cyclades:
- Grapes: Assyrtiko, Mavrotragano
- Must-Try: Assyrtiko whites, rare and intriguing Mavrotragano reds.
- Winemakers: T-Oinos, Domaine de Kalathas
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United States - El Dorado County, California:
- Grapes: Zinfandel, Rhône Varietals
- Must-Try: Old-vine Zinfandels, Rhône-style blends.
- Winemakers: Skinner Vineyards, Holly's Hill Vineyard
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