Structure
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: melon, bergamot, pear, bitter orange
Palate: kumquat, green apple
White-yellow with a characteristic aroma of melon, bergamot, pear, bitter orange, kumquat and green apple, full bodied with elegant acidity and a fruity, refreshing aftertaste.
What it pairs with
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Shellfish
Bairaktaris names seafood and shellfish; the bergamot lift suits them. -
Green salads
The producer lists green salads, matched by the green apple and pear notes. -
Risotto with vegetables
Named by Bairaktaris; the full body handles creamy rice. -
Pasta with lemon
The producer recommends lemon pasta, echoed by kumquat and bitter orange.
Facts
- Producer
- Ktima Bairaktaris · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Roditis (100%)
- Classification
- PGI Peloponnese
- Oak
- No oak; fermentation without interventions and no filtration
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €13-15 at retail
Frequently asked about Sustainable Roditis
What does Sustainable Roditis taste like?
Bairaktaris describes a white-yellow colour with a characteristic aroma of melon, bergamot, pear, bitter orange, kumquat and green apple, a full body and elegant acidity, with a fruity and refreshing aftertaste.
Why is the wine called Sustainable?
The estate says this is not an ordinary expression of Roditis but the result of minimising interventions during winemaking and cultivation to promote the variety's character with the smallest environmental impact, with no waste during production.
How old are the vines?
The vineyard is in mountainous Corinth at 650 metres, with vines averaging 70 years of age.
What food pairs with Sustainable Roditis?
Bairaktaris recommends seafood and shellfish, green salads, risotto with vegetables and pasta with lemon.