Assyrtiko, sometimes spelled Asyrtiko, is a white-wine grape that originated on the Greek island of Santorini. However, it has since spread to South Africa, California, and even North Carolina. I love Assyrtiko because it's high in acid, incredibly fresh, and food-friendly. It can be pretty citrusy on the palate, with notes of guava and minerals. With its high acidity, it's a great wine to pair with a cheese plate or charcuterie board at a holiday party.
I recently visited Armenia for a wine-tourism conference and fell in love with its white wines. The Asian country, like Georgia, is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, with thousands of years of winemaking history under its belt. I was impressed by the variety and high quality of wines I tried there. Armenia is better known for its brandy, but if you find any white wine, grab it.
Amber wines, also known as orange wines, are different because they achieve color through skin contact or maceration, like red wines. Although they're made with white grapes, the winemaking technique gives them a unique character and flavor profile that set them apart from traditional white wines.
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