Ρετσίνα Χαλκίδας (Ευβοίας) (Retsina Halkidas (Evias))
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Mediterranean climate (μεσογειακό κλίμα) with a mean annual temperature of 18 °C, summer average of 24 °C, and winter average of 10 °C.
- Mean annual rainfall of approximately 1,250 mm, concentrated from October through April.
- Strong north-easterly winds in winter; light to moderate winds in spring and summer.
Human factors
- Viticulture and retsina production in Κρήτη are documented from 2200 BC, evidenced by clay storage vessels sealed with pine resin.
- The addition of pine resin to amphorae was originally intended for waterproofing and preservation, imparting the wine's characteristic aroma.
Terroir / wine link
- The appellation's uniqueness derives from its soils, μεσογειακό κλίμα, and summer wind influence, combined with the grape varieties grown and the viticultural techniques employed.
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-A1420
- Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)