Roditis Wines
Color: Pinkish
Types of wines: White, Retsina
Categories: P.D.O. Patra, PDO Anchialos, PDO Slopes of Melitona
Roditis is a pink-skinned grape variety indigenous to Greece and a key component in creating a variety of white wines, including the renowned retsina. Despite its pink hue, a unique vinification process yields white wines, making it a distinct and versatile variety that is used for single varietal wines as well as for different blends.
Roditis thrives throughout mainland Greece, but is predominantly grown in the vineyards of Patras in the Peloponnese region, which is celebrated as the leading producer of this variety. The grape's adaptability to the Mediterranean climate, especially the diurnal temperature shifts and poor, well-drained soils found at higher altitudes, contribute significantly to the quality and character of the wines it produces.
These robust wines often exhibit a medium to full-bodied texture, accompanied by notable acidity. Typical flavour profiles range from simple, fresh, and young with hints of citrus and green apple, to complex and sweet when grown in higher altitude vineyards. The latter is marked by a rich aromatic palette of apple, pineapple, melon, pear, and white flowers, complemented by subtler notes of banana and citrus. Despite its widespread cultivation and its standing as one of Greece's most abundant white-wine grape varieties, Roditis is often referred to as a humble grape. This is likely due to its use in producing modest, everyday wines. However, under the right conditions, this grape variety can yield wines of exceptional quality, offering excellent value for money.
The best expressions of Roditis are found in the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Patras wines, the PDO Anchilaos and PDO Slopes of Meliton whites, and a host of PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) wines. Today's premium Roditis wines showcase clear, lemony or mineral aromas (depending on the producing region), a light to medium body, and refreshing acidity. These attributes lend the wines a 'European' character and a flexibility that pairs well with various dishes. Despite being one of the least explored Greek varieties, Roditis offers wine lovers the opportunity to discover the potential and diversity of contemporary Greek wines. We invite you to explore our carefully selected Roditis wines below, or contact us for our recommendations based on you specific tastes.
Types of wines: White, Retsina
Categories: P.D.O. Patra, PDO Anchialos, PDO Slopes of Melitona
Roditis is a pink-skinned grape variety indigenous to Greece and a key component in creating a variety of white wines, including the renowned retsina. Despite its pink hue, a unique vinification process yields white wines, making it a distinct and versatile variety that is used for single varietal wines as well as for different blends.
Roditis thrives throughout mainland Greece, but is predominantly grown in the vineyards of Patras in the Peloponnese region, which is celebrated as the leading producer of this variety. The grape's adaptability to the Mediterranean climate, especially the diurnal temperature shifts and poor, well-drained soils found at higher altitudes, contribute significantly to the quality and character of the wines it produces.
These robust wines often exhibit a medium to full-bodied texture, accompanied by notable acidity. Typical flavour profiles range from simple, fresh, and young with hints of citrus and green apple, to complex and sweet when grown in higher altitude vineyards. The latter is marked by a rich aromatic palette of apple, pineapple, melon, pear, and white flowers, complemented by subtler notes of banana and citrus. Despite its widespread cultivation and its standing as one of Greece's most abundant white-wine grape varieties, Roditis is often referred to as a humble grape. This is likely due to its use in producing modest, everyday wines. However, under the right conditions, this grape variety can yield wines of exceptional quality, offering excellent value for money.
The best expressions of Roditis are found in the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Patras wines, the PDO Anchilaos and PDO Slopes of Meliton whites, and a host of PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) wines. Today's premium Roditis wines showcase clear, lemony or mineral aromas (depending on the producing region), a light to medium body, and refreshing acidity. These attributes lend the wines a 'European' character and a flexibility that pairs well with various dishes. Despite being one of the least explored Greek varieties, Roditis offers wine lovers the opportunity to discover the potential and diversity of contemporary Greek wines. We invite you to explore our carefully selected Roditis wines below, or contact us for our recommendations based on you specific tastes.
Bright yellow color filled with green hues. Balanced nose where the resin ties harmoniously, without prevailing the fruital sensation. Mouth cool and aromatic, medium density, fine and long aftertaste...
8.90€ 9.80€
Ex Tax:7.18€
A very well made retsina wine, with soft shades of resin, which come into full harmony with the cool aromas of lemon and fresh yellow fruit. Herbs in the mouth, cool and with good acidity. Aftertaste with a pleasant sense of resin...
7.50€ 7.81€
Ex Tax:6.05€
The wine that has been a reference point in Retsina since 1939. The only one in this price category with more than 45 international awards. Aromatic, cool and balanced, leaves a taste of the Greek summer in the mouth. Ideal with all the typical flavors of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine: dishes rich..
3.70€
Ex Tax:2.98€
A pleasant white sparkling wine created by the method of second fermentation in closed tank. Strong and gentle sparkles, consisting of small bubbles, which highlight the aromatic character of the wine. Apricot and peach aromas coming from Chardonnay and floral notes from the Xinomavro and Roditis, c..
9.60€ 9.90€
Ex Tax:7.74€
Tetramythos winery dynamic entrance in the field of natural organic wines is quite impressive.This is one of the very few Retsinas that change what we know about this style of wine. Roditis from vines in a cup form without being watered, which means low yields and high quality. Only free run mus..
9.50€
Ex Tax:7.66€
Theodora Rouvalis, the second generation of the Rouvalis family winery, in collaboration with the oenologist Antoné Ruiz Pañego, is releasing new wines keeping the winery's signature quality and lasting value. Syrracho took its name from the place where the slopes of Aegialia meet and the vineyards ..
13.20€ 13.60€
Ex Tax:10.65€
The first pet-nat Retsina bottled unfiltered, to preserve the fine carbonation and aromas of the wine's fermentation. A product deeply traditional and absolutely modern at the same time. Slightly pale on the face, as it is bottled unfiltered, with discreet bubbles that rise vividly on the surface of..
8.50€ 8.70€
Ex Tax:6.85€
Orange by Mega Spileo comes from Roditis and Malvazia grapes, from mountainous vineyards at an altitude of 800 to 900 meters. After the grapes are pressed, they are taken to new 400 liter oak barrels, where the alcoholic fermentation takes place. The grape solids are then removed and the wine remain..
39.60€
Ex Tax:31.94€
Probably the most unconventional and extreme Greek white wine that is "naturally" vinified. 30 days of skin contact give it its orange color and it then ripes in barrels for 12 months to be bottled unfiltered, with any sulphites. Nutty character in the nose, with roasted hazelnuts, glazed apricot an..
19.80€ 20.50€
Ex Tax:15.97€
From the beautiful vineyards of the Messinian land, overlooking the bay of Navarino, Navarino Vineyards creates a very tasty white blend from Chardonnay and Roditis.On the face we find a bright lemon green color. The nose is attractive and fresh, with fruity aromas such as pear, melon and peach, wit..
13.50€
Ex Tax:10.89€
Tetramythos winery dynamic entrance in the field of natural organic wines is quite impressive.Roditis Naturε comes from nearly 50 years old vines planted in a cup form at 850 meters in mountainous Aigialia . In the Tetramythos Naturε category, it is the mainstream of the two variants of Roditis. The..
12.00€ 12.40€
Ex Tax:9.68€
Combining the intensity of a typical Sauvignon Blanc with the maturity of a mountainous Roditis, Genesis is a modern wine that offers a complete taste experience that you want to enjoy every day. Light yellow color with green highlights. The intense tropical aromas and green freshness of a typical S..
5.80€ 7.40€
Ex Tax:4.68€