Ρετσίνα Γιάλτρων (Retsina Gialtron)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The winegrowing zone is situated at an altitude of more than 10 metres and displays a diversity of soils and topography.
• Soils range from sandy, sandy-loam, and loam to sandy-clay and clay, with a medium mechanical composition and a predominantly neutral pH.
• Traditionally, most vineyards were planted on sloping ground in order to achieve better soil drainage.
• The climate of the area is Mediterranean, with a mean annual temperature of 18.4 °C, a mean summer temperature of 24.9 °C, and a mean winter temperature of 10.5 °C.
• Mean annual rainfall is around 1,193.2 mm, with higher precipitation from October through April, while winter winds are strong and north-easterly.

• The Minoans cultivated grapes and trod them to produce resinated wine as early as 1,700 BC, as evidenced by research into organic residues from vessels found in Crete and mainland Greece.
• Archaeological excavations brought to light clay vessels dated to 2,200–2,700 BC, in which scientific analyses detected the presence of stored resinated wine.

• The uniqueness of Retsina Yaltron wines is owed to the particular characteristics of the area — namely its soil, climate, and the influence of winds during the summer — in combination with the grape varieties cultivated and the viticultural techniques employed.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A1052
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)