Kechris Winery, Tear of the Pine 2023 Retsina, Macedonia

Tear of the Pine 2023

Winery Name: Kechris Winery
Appellation/Region: Retsina, Appellation by Tradition
Variety/ies: 100% Assyrtiko

Terroir:

  • Region: Macedonia
  • Soil: Clay loam with medium composition
  • Vineyard altitude: 270-320 m
  • Vine age: 12-17yo
  • Training system: Guyot 
  • Average yield (hl/ ha): 60-70
  • Sustainable viticulture

Vinification:

  • Technical information:
    Alcohol:
    13.5%
    pH: 3
    Total acidity: 6.5 g/l
    Total SO₂: 140 g/l
    Residual sugar: 2.8 g/l
  • Winemaking information:
    – Fermented with a selection of fresh pine resin on oak barrels
    – Matures on its fine lees for 6 months
Producer, Zoi Kechris at the 2025 Great Greek Wines Awards Ceremony
Email: info@kechri.gr
Winemaker: Stelios Kechris