Ratings
No specific critic scores found
Identity
| Producer | Greek Wine Cellars D. Kourtakis S.A. |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 80% Savatiano, 10% Assyrtiko, 10% Rhoditis |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Clear, bright pale yellow with greenish reflections |
| Aroma | Pine resin dominant aroma with fresh citrus, green apple, herbs, subtle resin notes, floral hints appearing as wine warms |
| Palate | Refreshing and lively on the palate with balanced acidity, dry and tart flavor, pine resin dominant, medium body |
| Finish | Long finish with persistent pine resin aftertaste and balanced acidity |
| Food Pairing | Greek mezes, white meat dishes, fish, seafood, spicy food |
| Serving Temp | 8-10°C |
| Aging Potential | N/A |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Total Acidity | N/A |
| Sugar (g/l) | N/A |
| pH | N/A |
| Fermentation | Pine resin (Aleppo pine) added to must during fermentation to produce characteristic aroma |
Terroir
| Soil | dry, poor soil |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | careful selection and constant monitoring of the grapes |
Interesting facts
| Retsina is a traditional Greek wine with a history of 3,500 years; its characteristic flavor comes from pine resin added during fermentation; Attika is a central region for Retsina production |
Logistics
| Barcode | 5201006000161 |
| Weight | N/A |
| Cork | N/A |