Domaine Papagiannakos 2024 Retsina

Domaine Papagiannakos 2024 Retsina is a vibrant, artisan reinterpretation of Greek tradition: a crisp, savory, and mineral-driven white, layered with gentle pine-forest aromatics and full of Mediterranean charm. Ideal for seafood, herb-laced dishes, or simply enjoying in the sun.

🍇 Origins & Grapes

Crafted by third-generation winemaker Vassilis Papagiannakos in Attica—just east of Athens—the wine is made from 100 % old-vine Savatiano (50–60 years old), sourced from ungrafted bush vines planted on limestone soils in Mesogaia 

🛠️ Vinification & Resin

Fermented slowly in stainless steel (60–65 °F), with pine resin from local Aleppo pines added mid-fermentation using gauze bags. The exact resin dosage is carefully managed; 75 % is tank-fermented and 25 % aged in second/third-fill French oak for six months 

👃 Aromatics

Displays a refined pine resin note—balanced, never medicinal—layered with rosemary, thyme, crisp lemon-citrus, and gentle herb nuances .

👅 Palate & Texture

• Dry and medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and a lingering saline-mineral core.

• The palate marries pine resin with flavors of lemon, lime, pear, and subtle pine-herb undertones, drawing richness from old-vine fruit 

• A gentle phenolic structure contributes nuance and depth .

🍂 Finish

• Clean, long, and mineral-driven, melding pine’s crisp antiseptic edge with citrus and stone-fruit brightness .

• Wine-Searcher users rate it around 89/100, praising its dry, nutty character and compatibility with feta 

🍽️ Pairings & Serving

• Serve well chilled (~10–12 °C).

• Pairs beautifully with pan-fried fish, fried or grilled seafood, grilled lamb, pork meatballs, braised fennel, or Greek meze featuring strong cheeses like goat and feta 

• Also a lively aperitif for sunny afternoons .

🌟 Style & Appeal

An exemplary modern Retsina destined to redefine expectations. It retains the signature pine resin character, but elevates it with nuance, restraint, and refined old-vine Savatiano juice. With pale-straw color, razor-sharp acidity, citrus-mineral energy, and pine-herb complexity, it's a top-tier expression 

✅ Summary

Domaine Papagiannakos 2024 Retsina is a vibrant, artisan reinterpretation of Greek tradition: a crisp, savory, and mineral-driven white, layered with gentle pine-forest aromatics and full of Mediterranean charm. Ideal for seafood, herb-laced dishes, or simply enjoying in the sun.