Savatiano Retsina
- White
- Savatiano (100%)
Vinification & Aging
The grapes are hand-picked based and placed in small crates. After the harvest, the grapes are taken immediately into the winery. Cooling the grapes at 8 °C, destemming and pre-fermentation maceration for 6 hours at 10 °C. Static settling and fermentation with the addition of pine resin at controlled temperature in small stainless-steel tanks.
Aged in steel for three months on the fine lees with frequent stir.
Ecosystems
Retsina is a Greek traditional white resinated wine, which has been made for at least 2,500 years. Its unique flavor is said to have originated from the practice of sealing wine vessels, particularly amphorae, with Aleppo Pine resin in ancient times.
Tasting Notes
Bright lemon color with green highlights. Aromas of peach mastic, mango, and lemon along with those of white flowers and herbs. In the mouth the aromas continue with the same intensity and balance with its cool acidity. The aftertaste is fruity, herbal, and persistent.