The Explorer 🗺️ — The World in a Wine Glass

You view wine as a passport to adventure. Obscure regions, indigenous grapes, and untold stories excite you more than famous labels.

Personality traits

• Adventurous
• Curious
• Cultural
• Open-minded

Ideal for: Travel enthusiasts, Geography buffs, Story collectors.

Core varietals

The wines that define The Explorer:

• Xinomavro
• Assyrtiko
• Furmint
• Hárslevelű
• Blaufränkisch
• Rkatsiteli
• Trousseau
• Poulsard
• Jura Savagnin
• Jura Trousseau
• Mencía
• Godello
• Albariño
• Txakoli
• Hondarrabi
• Grillo
• Carricante
• Fiano
• Greco di Tufo
• Taurasi
• Teroldego
• Romeiko
• Graševina

Stretch varietals

For adventurous nights, The Explorer also scores highly with:

• Saperavi
• Kisi
• Plavac Mali
• Etna Rosso
• Aglianico

Food pairing focus

• Regional cuisines
• Ethnic foods
• Street food
• Local cheeses
• Traditional dishes

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