Retsina

Label: Kamara retsina

Origin: North Greece

Appellation: Traditional appellation

Region: Slopes of Kamara- Oraiokastro Thessaloniki

Variety: Roditis-Assyrtiko (50-50% blend)

History of the label: Retsina is a famous traditional Greek wine enjoyed for at least 3000 years. Even in modern Greece represents the classical ubiquitous style of wine. It can be found on wine list of every Greek tavern, even the most sophisticated upper-class restaurants. The arch (in Greek Kamara) is the most famous meeting point in Thessaloniki where people get together, like a wine brings people closer to each other.

Tasting notes:

Tender lemon-yellow color. Pinewood tones along with citrus fruits, mint and jasmine. Fresh, elegant and salty palate, the decent resin touch with orange and grapefruit builds up an exciting combination. Long aftertaste.

Vineyard notes:

Winemaking report:

The grapes are destemmed. Cool spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Small pieces of Aleppo Pine resin from the mountains of Evia island, added to the must during fermentation gives to the retsina its unique character and aroma. Stirred on fine lees for 2 months. No oenological substances added, no fining, no filtration, no protein stabilization. We do only tartrate stabilization and add 30ppm sulfites during its bottling.

Aging potential:

Aging potential up to 2 years.