π Roditis
A Greek grape with pink berries, widely used for white wines and retsina.
Roditis is a Greek grape with pink berries. The name comes from a Greek word linked to the colour pink. Although the skin is pinkish, wine from it is usually made white. It is one of the most widely grown Greek varieties.
Roditis grows in the Peloponnese, especially around Patras and on the slopes of Aigialeia, and also in Attica and other areas. It is liked for its high acidity and its ability to give fresh wines even in the heat. Light white wines are made from it, mostly simple and inexpensive.
An important use is retsina. Retsina is a Greek white wine with added pine resin, a traditional drink known since ancient times. Roditis and another grape, Savatiano, form the basis of many retsinas of Attica.
Roditis also grows in Anchialos in Thessaly and other areas. The grape suits appetisers, fish and seafood. The wine tastes fresh, with citrus and apple notes.
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- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Greek wine
- Where it grows
- π Peloponnese, π Attica, π Anchialos, π Central Greece and Attica, π Patras
- Main grape in
- π Slopes of Aigialeia, π Retsina of Attica, π Anchialos, π Patras, π Peloponnese
- Wines made from it
- π· Retsina
- Offspring
- π Savatiano
Frequently asked questions
What is Roditis?
A Greek grape with pink berries, usually made into white wine.
What is Roditis used for?
Light white wines and retsina, the Greek wine flavoured with pine resin.
Where is Roditis grown?
In the Peloponnese, Attica and other parts of Greece.
Similar
π Lagorthi Β· π Savatiano Β· π Mavrodaphne Β· π Agiorgitiko Β· π Black Corinth Β· π Moschofilero