{"product_id":"papagiannakos-retsina-2024","title":"Papagiannakos Retsina 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn ancient Greek tradition, subtly renewed with restraint and grace.\u003c\/em\u003e The 2024 Papagiannakos Retsina is a dry white made from 100% old-vine Savatiano, nurtured on non-irrigated, limestone soils in Mesogaia, Attica, where winds from the Aegean temper the continental heat. This expression delivers a pale, straw-blond appearance and an aroma of fine pine resin threaded with a fresh strain of lemon, resin from native Aleppo pines is carefully introduced mid-fermentation for nuanced integration. The overall balance leans toward mineral-driven citrus with an undercurrent of herbal complexity, offering both authenticity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vinous emblem of terroir and tradition, it’s made in stainless steel under strict temperature control (ca. 16-18 °C \/ 60-65 °F), preserving Savatiano’s freshness while letting pine resin impart its unique character without overshadowing the variety's subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003ePine meets citrus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA balanced interplay of sweet pine resin, rosemary, thyme, and a wash of fresh lemon and citrus zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eCrisp herbal-citrus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry, medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and saline-mineral texture; flavors of pine resin, lemon, lime, pear, and herbal nuances emerge over a base of old-vine depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eClean and lingering\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, mineral-driven finish, where citrus brightness softly combines with the pine’s crisp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle – White Wine \u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Savatiano\u003cbr\u003eCountry – Greece\u003cbr\u003eRegion – Attica \u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2024\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size – 750 ml\u003cbr\u003eABV – 12.5% \u003cbr\u003eClosure – Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Papagiannakos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41970509447255,"sku":"PAPARET-24","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/37a1d313-75b9-4c27-9e38-04f14b3f50c0.png?v=1757894045","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.co.nz\/products\/papagiannakos-retsina-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}