Botanic Base Retsina
Characteristics:
Category
Retsina, Traditional Appellation PGI Attiki
Variety
Savatiano 100%
Region of Origin
Attica
Alcohol
12,5% vol.
Temperature
6-10 ⁰C
More information:
Vinification & Maturation
Manual harvest in late August. Whole-bunch pressing, static settling at 10°C for 36 hours and alcoholic fermentation in INOX vats with selected yeasts, along with the addition of resin from Aleppo pine at a dosage of 15g/HL. This is followed protein and tartaric stabilization, filtration, and bottling.
Aging potential: 5+ years.
Organoleptic Characteristics
Light yellow-green color. Aromas of mastic and herbs combined with the fresh aromas of alcoholic fermentation. Mild acidity, rich body, characteristic of the Savatiano variety, with a long aftertaste.
Pairs well with fried and grilled fish, shrimp, seafood appetizers, and dishes from the Greek culinary tradition.
