Garalis Retsina

Origin: PDO Lemnos, Greece
ABV: 12%
USNW Classification: Natural
Varietal & Type: Muscat of Alexandria 100% 
Vintage: 2021

500ML

Retsina, the tradition that dates back to ancient Greece, in a uniquely natural expression from organic Muscat of Alexandria, grown on volcanic soil. Stainless steel fermentation for 19 days, with fresh pine resin infusion during fermentation. Light golden color, a combination of tropical and herbaceous notes, with a sharp palate dominated by pine resin

About The Winemaker

Manolis Garalis is a third generation wine grower. With an ambition to see his high quality organic grapes turned into first class wine, he launched his own winery in 2006 and released his first wines in 2007. He cultivates Lemnos island’s Limnio and Muscat of Alexandria, organically (certified), in 5 hectares of sulphuric volcanic soil.

Limnio is the oldest referenced grape in the world, as mentioned by Aristotle, Homer and other ancient Greek philosophers as “Limnia Ampelos”, and has been on the island for thousands of years. Muscat of Alexandria has become the main grape since the 1920’s, when brought by Lemnian immigrants from Egypt.

Lemnos is a volcanic island, and Garalis’ approach is “hands-off” without any addition of yeasts or other additives, to express this unique terroir in its pure form.

Shipping Details

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