Kourtaki
Retsina of Attica
Attica, Greece
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Strange; mineral, stone fruit; strong scent and flavor of resin and something close to mold
Strange; mineral, stone fruit; strong scent and flavor of resin and something close to mold
Oct 5th, 2016It's been a while since my last Retsina so I actually enjoyed this one.
Way more refined and less sappy (almost Jura-like?) than I remember this style of wine from Greece.
It's been a while since my last Retsina so I actually enjoyed this one.
Way more refined and less sappy (almost Jura-like?) than I remember this style of wine from Greece.
Calling out for a roast chicken dinner. Crazy herbaceous nose.#asp
Calling out for a roast chicken dinner. Crazy herbaceous nose.#asp
Mar 10th, 2015Pale lemon color.
Aromas of white flowers, soft pine.
Dry. Flavors of pine resin, white flowers. Very pleasant.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of white flowers, soft pine.
Dry. Flavors of pine resin, white flowers. Very pleasant.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Not to our taste - and we can see why it has been described as an acquired taste. Still, enjoy its peculiarity, and like the odd notes of pine, mustiness, and more.
Not to our taste - and we can see why it has been described as an acquired taste. Still, enjoy its peculiarity, and like the odd notes of pine, mustiness, and more.
Jan 1st, 2022I love the hint of pine resin and reminds me of my wedding day
I love the hint of pine resin and reminds me of my wedding day
Dec 30th, 2020