Greek Grapes
Savatiano
Savatiano (Savvatiano) is a Greek white wine grape primarily used in the wine Retsina.
It is mostly planted in central Greece, particularly in Attica.
Savatiano is one of Greece's most widely planted wine grape, known for its resistance to drought condition.
In Retsina, the low acidity of Savatiano is sometimes compensated by adding Assyrtiko and Rhoditis in the blend.
Wine Region Attica
Attica is located on the edge of the Aegean Sea, north of Peloponnese.
The region is home to the city of Athens.
Known for the production of Retsina, a wine flavored with pine resin.
The traditional grape for retsina is Savatiano with Assyrtiko and Rhoditis sometimes blended in.
Attica also produces quality wines from the Savatiano grape, which is naturally resistant to the heat of this region.
Modern versions of Savatiano wines can show a creamy texture with notes of lemon and apple, especially when grown in low-yield vineyards.
