Cultivation
Organic cultivation without chemical interventions
Dry growth of Plants, without water and fertilization
Forming the vines into α cup
Harvest at the end of August
Vinification
The grape arrives at the winery in small crates. Blasting, transfer of the grape mass to winemakers and pre-fermentative extraction with recycling for 4 hours. Light pressure in a pneumatic press and transfer of the progeny to stainless tank sto start alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts. At the end of fermentation, quality pine resin from Halkidiki is added to the tank and recycling takes pkace for a week, until the wine acquires its characteristic aroma. Stabilization, filtering and bottling.
Flavor Characteristics
Clean nose, with attractive aromas of mastic, mint, machete, pine forest and green apple. The floral character of Muscat of Alexondria is more evident in the mouth, with accentuated acidity, medium body and excellent balance. Α typical Retsina, with tensions, coolness and exuberance.
Food Pairing
Retsina Garali, with its attractive, cool pine aromas, will create ο wonderfull dialogue with almost αny dish that contains botanicals and herbal elements. From the classic, lemony chickpeas with rosemary, the oven-roasted goat with thyme,t he classic yalaji dolmades and the grilled fish with lemon, thyme and mint. Retsina Carali, with its thirst-quenching character, is an equally ideal wine to accompany fried cod