Retsina 2017, Aoton Winery

Retsina 2017, Aoton Winery

Date Tasted: 5/2020

I could write a whole article about retsina, but I won’t do it yet. I would only say that this is the best retsina ever made!

Appearance: Deep golden colour.

Nose: It has many charming aromas on the nose, actually you cannot stop smelling, with excellent balance. The resin does not steal the show but works as a base for developing the aromatic complexity full of lemon, stone fruits, ginger and spices. 

Palate: You will taste Greece. Thyme, cumin and liquorice, with excellent texture, medium to high acidity and medium body. The alcohol is perfectly defined with a medium honey finish. It was the first retsina which everyone on the table liked!

Drink: Surely, it can age well, but the temptation to open is higher than to keep it in the cellar. 

Food Pairing: It can accompany every food you desire.

Points: 94

Name: Retsina

Producer: Aoton Winery

Varieties: Savatiano

Vintage: 2017

Region: Traditional Appellation Retsina of Mesogia, Attiki, Greece 

Alcohol: 14,6%

Retail Price: 11€

Serving temperature: 15-18 C°

Drink it until 2023.