We often wonder if there is another wine that, on a global level, has a clearer connection with its place than retsina. What is shocking, however, is that with 1979 Wines' Kallos, retsina takes on a different dimension, that of a quality icon not only for this particular category but for Greek wine as a whole. Hardly any other wine will manage to awaken...
It’s as if Eleni Kechri managed to capture in a bottle the very essence of Greek nature and turned it into wine. A wine in which you can savor the botanical elements, the freshness of the pine in perfect balance with the fruity characteristics of the Assyrtiko from Goumenissa and subtle notes from the barrel. The sustainable resins impart crystal-clear...
Let’s set aside any marketing gimmicks and focus on the essence of the matter. The two micro-batches of Kallos from 1979 Wines, from the 2023 vintage, are two stunning and fascinatingly different Retsinas. Initial research highlighted the quality of the aromas from a retsina harvested sustainably, and in a second phase, by taking this pure retsina—capable...
