Grape Variety
Roditis
“Greece's Everyday Pink”
White grape
Roditis is a white wine grape grown in Attica, Patras, Macedonia — known as “Greece's Everyday Refresher”.
Roditis at a glance
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Rhoditis |
| Signature flavors | Citrus, Green Apple, Mineral, Almond, White Flowers, Crisp Acidity |
| Classic pairings | Retsina, Greek salad, Grilled vegetables, Light fish |
| Where it grows | Attica, Patras, Macedonia, Peloponnese |
The Story
Roditis—meaning 'pink'—is one of Greece's most widely planted white varieties, perfect for Mediterranean cuisine.
Insider Story
Roditis was long dismissed as a bulk grape. Quality-focused producers proved otherwise.
The grape's natural acidity makes it perfect for retsina.
Technical Deep Dive
Crisp whites with bright acidity (6-7 g/L) and citrus character.
Flavor profile: lemon, grapefruit, green apple, saline finish.
Industry Secrets
Old-vine Roditis competes with Assyrtiko for complexity.
Roditis makes excellent retsina when done well.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade C-- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["Tetramythos","Papagiannakos"]
- Value picks
- Quality Patras Roditis ($10-18)
- Price trend
- Stable. Value category.
- Collector’s tip
- Drink young.
Updated March 2026
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