COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Savatiano, Roditis
PRODUCER
E. Malamatinas & Son S.A.
REGION
Macedonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Retsina Malamatina is a white wine produced by E. Malamatinas & Son S.A., a Greek family company established in 1895. It is made from the Savatiano and Roditis grape varieties, indigenous to Greece. The wine's defining characteristic is the addition of pine resin during fermentation, a practice rooted in ancient winemaking traditions for preservation. This wine is recognized as a protected Greek heritage product, with the brand 'Malamatina' being widely associated with retsina in Greece. The producer is the largest wine producer in Greece and a global leader in traditional retsina sales, exporting to various international markets.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€5
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pine resin was historically used to seal amphorae and prevent oxidation.
Fact 02
Malamatina is the global leader in traditional retsina production.
Fact 03
This wine is considered a protected Greek heritage product.
Fact 04
The brand name 'Malamatina' is synonymous with retsina in Greece.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Retsina Malamatina is produced using a white winemaking process with controlled temperatures. The winemaking involves the addition of a small amount of pine resin during fermentation, a practice that defines the wine's characteristic flavor and aroma. Only the free-run juice, referred to as the 'foam,' of the must is utilized in its production. The grapes used are Savatiano and Roditis, cultivated in the Mediterranean climate of the Macedonia region. The producer, E. Malamatinas & Son S.A., operates with highly automated, modern facilities.
