Drink differently with these less-common red wine styles from Canada and abroad

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It can be difficult for wines made from less-common grape varieties to break through to consumers who opt for the cabernets and pinot noirs they know well.

The wine industry offers consumers a bewildering range of different flavours, styles and provenances. There are always wines that offer fresh excitement to discover, apart from international favourites, such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot and pinot noir.

Lesser-known grape varieties are receiving renewed consideration from consumers and growers. Likewise, wines from unexpected places are gaining recognition. Toronto restaurant Alo will showcase the flavours of the Maltese Islands including local wines made with native grapes – gellewza (red) and girgentina (white) – as well as international varieties at a special event