{"title":"Roditis","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoditis is a white wine grape that is primarily grown in Greece. It is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the country and is particularly important in the regions of Attica and Peloponnese. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoditis is known for producing wines that are crisp, refreshing, and aromatic. The grape has a natural acidity that gives the wines a lively and vibrant character. It is often used to make both still and sparkling wines, and is also used in blends with other grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavors of Roditis wines can vary depending on the winemaking techniques used, but they typically exhibit notes of citrus fruits, green apple, and herbs. The wines are often described as having a zesty and mineral-driven profile, with a clean and lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinemakers like Meli Ligas make excellent use of Roditis, and showcase the style with skin-contact too.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-ligas-roditis-2020","title":"Domaine Ligas - Roditis 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoditis 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/domaine-ligas\"\u003eDomaine Ligas\u003c\/a\u003e is  a wine made in Greek Macedonia with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/roditis\"\u003eRoditis\u003c\/a\u003e grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" color:\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eFor those unaware, Domaine Ligas was created by Thomas Ligas, who experiments in the vineyard and in winemaking since 1988. The vines are planted in the valleys of Mount Paiko, in the old unknown terroir of Pella, 50 km from Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. They use chemical-free farming since the 1990s and Permaculture farming since 2007.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eYou also may recognise the name Ligas from the \u003ca href=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"\" data-mce-href=\"\" target=\"\" _blank\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eSous Le Vegetal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eproject with Patrick Bouju, which was done by Jason Ligas.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eNew to Greek wine?  Here's some basic Greek grape info!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"\" data-mce-href=\"\" target=\"\" _blank\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eAssyrtiko:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eWhite grape with a powerful, broad aromatic spectrum, vibrant acidity and fantastic minerality. Citrus fruit, stone fruit, fresh flowers and a touch of saline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"\" data-mce-href=\"\" target=\"\" _blank\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eRoditis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003ePink-skinned white grape. Can be quite round with more moderate acidity. Tart lemon and apple notes give freshness and a touch of melon for a summery kick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"\" data-mce-href=\"\" target=\"\" _blank\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eXinomavro:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eGreece’s Nebbiolo (to some). Pale coloured which may fool you but the tense acidity and dense tannin structure let you know that there is some power here. Expect red fruit, savoury umami touches and maybe even some dried figs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" color:\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"MORE Natural Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40723309592737,"sku":"MORE2534NAT","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/products\/Domaine-Ligas---Roditis.png?v=1670529214"},{"product_id":"domaine-ligas-roditis-barrique-2020","title":"Domaine Ligas - Roditis Barrique 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoditis Barrique 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/domaine-ligas\"\u003eDomaine Ligas\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural wine made in Greek Macedonia with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/roditis\"\u003eRoditis\u003c\/a\u003e grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color:=\"\"\u003eDelicious! Rounded yet acidic with notes of unripe banana, peach, flowers and vanilla. Awesome wine !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those unaware, Domaine Ligas was created by Thomas Ligas, who experiments in the vineyard and in winemaking since 1988. The vines are planted in the valleys of Mount Paiko, in the old unknown terroir of Pella, 50 km from Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. They use chemical-free farming since the 1990s and Permaculture farming since 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou also may recognise the name Ligas from the \u003ca _blank=\"\" target=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSous Le Vegetal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eproject with Patrick Bouju, which was done by Jason Ligas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to Greek wine? Here's some basic Greek grape info!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca _blank=\"\" target=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssyrtiko: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite grape with a powerful, broad aromatic spectrum, vibrant acidity and fantastic minerality. Citrus fruit, stone fruit, fresh flowers and a touch of saline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca _blank=\"\" target=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoditis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink-skinned white grape. Can be quite round with more moderate acidity. Tart lemon and apple notes give freshness and a touch of melon for a summery kick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca _blank=\"\" target=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXinomavro:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreece’s Nebbiolo (to some). Pale coloured which may fool you but the tense acidity and dense tannin structure let you know that there is some power here. Expect red fruit, savoury umami touches and maybe even some dried figs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MORE Natural Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53649255399692,"sku":"MORE-4535-SKU","price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/domaine_ligas.jpg?v=1639488933"},{"product_id":"domaine-ligas-xi-ro-2021","title":"Domaine Ligas - Xi Ro 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXi Ro 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/domaine-ligas\"\u003eDomaine Ligas\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the domains most popular wines, made in Greek Macedonia with the local \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/xinomavro\"\u003eXinomavro\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/roditis\"\u003eRoditis\u003c\/a\u003e grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eFor those unaware, Domaine Ligas was created by Thomas Ligas, who experiments in the vineyard and in winemaking since 1988. The vines are planted in the valleys of Mount Paiko, in the old unknown terroir of Pella, 50 km from Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. They use chemical-free farming since the 1990s and Permaculture farming since 2007.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eYou also may recognise the name Ligas from the \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"\" target=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eSous Le Vegetal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eproject with Patrick Bouju, which was done by Jason Ligas.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eNew to Greek wine? Here's some basic Greek grape info!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"\" target=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eAssyrtiko: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eWhite grape with a powerful, broad aromatic spectrum, vibrant acidity and fantastic minerality. Citrus fruit, stone fruit, fresh flowers and a touch of saline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"\" target=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eRoditis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003ePink-skinned white grape. Can be quite round with more moderate acidity. Tart lemon and apple notes give freshness and a touch of melon for a summery kick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"\" target=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eXinomavro:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eGreece’s Nebbiolo (to some). Pale coloured which may fool you but the tense acidity and dense tannin structure let you know that there is some power here. Expect red fruit, savoury umami touches and maybe even some dried figs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MORE Natural Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53649255792908,"sku":"MORE-4536-SKU","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Domaine-Ligas-_xi-ro.png?v=1728660407"},{"product_id":"kamara-pure-retsina-2024","title":"Kamara Pure - Retsina 2024 (Pine tree resin wine)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetsina 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/kamara-pure\"\u003eKamara Pure\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Macedonia region in \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/greece\"\u003eGreece\u003c\/a\u003e.  This golden wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/roditis\"\u003eRoditis\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/roditis\"\u003eAssytiko\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, in addition to \u003cstrong\u003ePINE TREE RESIN\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a very dominant flavour in this traditional Greek style of wine, which is like nothing else. Quite intense flavour profile, and very different to \"normal\" wines, please take note if not had before. WE LOVE THIS! Try it to finish the night or with your desert. Will get the whole table talking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Retsina wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eRetsina is a traditional Greek white or rosé wine that is distinctively flavored with pine resin. Its origins trace back over 2,000 years, when ancient winemakers used pine pitch to seal wine amphorae and prevent oxidation. 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This golden wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/roditis\"\u003eRoditis\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/roditis\"\u003eAssytiko\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, in addition to \u003cstrong\u003ePINE TREE RESIN\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a very dominant flavour in this traditional Greek style of wine, which is like nothing else. Quite intense flavour profile, and very different to \"normal\" wines, please take note if not had before. WE LOVE THIS! Whilst not sweet enough to be classed a dessert wine, it's got a lovely off-dry presence that would work great with an apple pie or something, but also great to finish the night off alone as a last glass. 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This practice imparted a characteristic aroma and taste, which over time became a valued and intentional style rather than a byproduct of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eRetsina Production Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eRetsina is typically made from indigenous Greek grape varieties, most commonly \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eSavatiano\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes blended with \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eAssyrtiko\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eRoditis\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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