Retsina
Domaine Papagiannakos
Old Vines Markopoulo Savatiano 2023
Mylonas
Savatiano 2020
Sea breeze, lemon verbena, green melon, mineral (hint of flunky) and an almond/vanilla note.
Greek salad was one of the first foods I learned to “cook” for myself, and it’s still a go to for me: salty, crisp, simple, refreshing, much like this delightful Greek wine. And most of the time, that’s more than enough. Made from the much maligned Savatiano grape (for its unfortunate association with retsina). It reminds me more of a Gavi, (lower acid) Chablis, or Soave than Assyrtiko.
Also, the bird on the label is wearing a bowler hat which is fun. — 3 years ago
Kamara Pure
Nimbus Ritinitis Retsina Tradional Red Blend
Dry, a little funky with apricots — 4 years ago
Hermes
Retsina Dry White Blend
Big and bold. I liked it better than the $50 bottle — a year ago
Troupis Winery
Pitys Ritinitis Retsina
Skin contact, Retsina Assyrtiko. More retsina than orange. Rosemary and juniper. Crisp citrus and pomme fruit. Pair with rosemary pork tenderloin or chicken cordon bleu. — 2 years ago
Aoton Winery
Night Harvest Savatiano 2019
An incredibly interesting wine. 100% Savatiano, the main grape in Retsina. The ten days of skin contact and ten months on the lees with battonage is on full display with its fuller bodied, oily texture. Quince, guava, pineapple, nectarine, and stones. More white than orange. Reads Riesling/Chenin. An incredible value if you’re looking for a wine to wrap your head around. — 3 years ago
Chateau Nekresi
Matured in Qvevri Dry Kisi Khikhvi 2020
Similar to Retsina but with more subtle flavour. Very dry. Earthy resin and dried fruit notes. Great potential but not enough flavour. — 2 years ago
Manolis Garalis
Retsina of Lemnos
Ceccherini Cristiano
Sitting down in a beautiful Greek restaurant
Enjoying a gorgeous spanapitoka.
This is e super traditional grape variety in Attica that used to make Retsina wines in pine wood.
This is a more modern version in stainless steel.
Dry grown 50 to 60 yo vines over limestone.
You can actually taste the character of the variety which goes from floral to peachy and quite citrussy. Full of aromatic herbs, particularly wild fennel.
Very enjoyable table wine.
First time for me with this variety. — 10 days ago