Vriniotis, Evia, Greece

Gialtra Retsina NV

Pine resin
Citrus
Sage

Pine, dried citrus and sage make this a white with a very different scent. It feels fresh and mouthwatering, with enough weight to linger. Open it for an evening of small plates and a little curiosity.

You’ll notice the pine-and-herb scent before the fresh citrus finish.

If you enjoy fresh whites but want a pine-and-herb twist, start here.

Fermented with native yeasts and resin in stainless steel, then rested on its fine lees.

€15.90

Quantity

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Eat this with it

AT THE TABLE

Grilled calamari with lemon

The fresh citrus edge suits the lemon and keeps the grilled squid light.

SOMETHING SIMPLE

Rice-stuffed peppers with herbs

The herbal scent fits the filling, with enough body for the rice.

FOR SHARING

Pan-fried sardines

Lively acidity freshens each bite of the oily fish.

Also good

Try fried courgettes with tzatziki; the fresh acidity cuts through the oil and the herbs fit the dip.

Skip

Leave sweet mango chutney aside; its sweetness would fight the dry, resinous flavour.

Serve at

8–10 °C

The producer

Vriniotis: bringing North Evia’s grapes back

At Gialtra in North Evia, the Vriniotis family's modern winery stands beside its old stone wine press. Their vineyards preserve the rare local red grape Vradiano alongside other Greek and international varieties. Spreading from Gialtra towards the foothills of Mount Telethrion, these family plots continue a story of revival rooted firmly in this corner of Evia.

Home base: Gialtra, North Evia
People: The Vriniotis family
Vineyards: 10 hectares of estate vines
Grapes: Vradiano, Mavrokountoura, Syrah & Greek white varieties
Winemaking: Matured red wines bottled unfiltered
They talk about: Reviving the local Vradiano grape