Tear of the Pine, Greek dry white Retsina by Kechris. The retsina that changed the perception about the whole category. This fine white embodies the philosophy of high-end retsina and has received numerous awards (Decanter World Wine Awards, International Wine Challenge, Mundus Vini). It is based on the Assyrtiko variety and aged in new oak barrels.
Pair with
Lobster pasta, rich fish soup, salmon, shellfish, baked or grilled fish fillets, roasted vegetables, roasted feta, white meats and sundry Greek meze.
VARIETY – 100% Assyrtiko; Alcoholic fermentation in new oak barrels, matured for 6 months on its fine lees.
APPELLATION by Tradition – Retsina
Yellow, golden; Intense citrus aromas, background of vanilla and butter, with rosemary, thyme and ginger.
Body: Explosively fruity, with intense minerality, delicate acidity and impressively long aftertaste.
alcohol 13.5%,
winner of several international awards including Gold award in the 2017 Decanter world wine awards (score 95)
“Tear of the Pine” is an exquisite traditional dry Retsina which ranks as «crème de la crème» in the world wine map”. It has won countless international wine awards: 4 prestigious gold awards including: Decanter World Wine Awards, International Wine Challenge (2009), Mundus Vini (2013) and Vinalies Internationales (2014).