Ρετσίνα Γιάλτρων (Retsina Gialtron)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- μεσογειακό κλίμα: mean annual temperature 18.4 °C, summer 24.9 °C, winter 10.5 °C.
- Mean annual rainfall 1,193.2 mm, concentrated from October to April, a typical μεσογειακό κλίμα distribution.
- Strong north-easterly winds in winter; light to moderate winds in spring and summer.
Human factors
- The Minoans produced resin-treated wine as early as 1,700 BC, with archaeological vessels dating back to 2,200–2,700 BC.
- Pine resin was initially used to seal amphorae and act as a preservative; it was later added directly to the must.
Terroir / wine link
- The wine's uniqueness is attributed to the combination of soil, climate, and summer winds with local grape varieties and viticultural techniques.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A1052
- Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)