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 Beyonce leaves national anthem unfinished. A space capsule carrying ashes of 160 people crashed in the ocean. The death toll in the Texas floods has risen to 27, including 9 kids. A lesson in minding your own business ... at 30,000 feet. Report an error