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Retsina is the most versatile wine in Greece commonly served during family meals. It requires special skills from the winemaker, however, to take it to another level. Made from Savatiano and Roditis grapes, this wine continues gloriously a thousand-year-old Greek ancient tradition of winemaking.
Retsina & Tonic (R&T) – a refreshing low alcohol drink, a Kristel Balcaen signature cocktail (Get your recipe)
Andromachi’s Tasting Notes
Wine Details
Style: Dry, Organic, Retsina, Wild Fermentation, Natural
Soil: Mostly clayey sand, slightly alkaline
Appelation: PGI Retsina of Mesogia Traditional Appellation
Drinking Window: 2023-2031
Viticulture: Organic in conversion
Vinification: Night harvest by hand picking of the grapes, carried to our winery in small lattices. Classic white wine vinification in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature. The addition of a small quantity of pine-resin to the must during fermentation, offers a unique taste. The power of the fermentation dissolves the resin and gives this characteristic flavour to the wine. Batonnage for 6 months.
Service temperature: 12-14°C
Pairings: Grilled dishes, all kinds of fish, mezze, scallops, black pasta and curry, hamburger, sushi, sage-ricotta pasta
