COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage
GRAPE
Savatiano
PRODUCER
Kourtakis
REGION
Attika
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kourtaki Retsina of Attica is a traditional Greek white wine from Attica, Greece. Produced by Greek Wine Cellars D. Kourtakis SA, a winery established in 1895 by Vassilis Kourtakis, it is made primarily from the Savatiano grape. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its historical winemaking method, which involves the addition of pine resin during fermentation, a practice with roots stretching back over two millennia. This technique imbues the wine with a characteristic herbal note, connecting it directly to ancient Greek viticultural traditions.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Retsina's origins date back over 2,000 years, with resin used to seal ancient wine jars.
Fact 02
The pine resin was originally used to prevent oxidation and seal amphorae.
Fact 03
Savatiano, the primary grape, is known for its drought resistance.
Fact 04
Kourtaki is one of Greece's largest wine producers, with significant exports.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Kourtaki Retsina of Attica is produced using a traditional method that involves the addition of Aleppo pine resin to the grape must during fermentation. This technique is fundamental to achieving the wine's signature resinated character. Fermentation is typically carried out at controlled temperatures, not exceeding 22 degrees Celsius, for approximately twelve days. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes fining and filtering processes to remove the resin particles. As a non-vintage wine, it is crafted to maintain a consistent style across different production years.
