Underdog Grape · Greece

Roditis

Pronounced roh-DEE-tees

Roditis is a pink-skinned Greek grape that makes a crisp, lemony white for less than most Pinot Grigio. From old vines above Patras, it has more grip than the bottle it replaces.

Tasting profile
Lemon pith and green apple with a saline finish and enough acid to keep you reaching for the glass.
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Peloponnese, Greece

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Roditis: common questions

How do you pronounce Roditis?
Roditis is pronounced roh-DEE-tees.
Where does Roditis come from?
Roditis grows in Peloponnese, Greece.
What does Roditis taste like?
Expect lemon, green apple, white peach, saline. Closest familiar reference: Pinot Grigio with more grip.
Read the deep diveRoditis: The Pink-Skinned Greek White That Out-Drinks Pinot Grigio

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