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What dishes pair with Retsina (contemporain)?

Here are 3 dish ideas to cook with a Retsina (contemporain). Ideal for: Greek aperitif, taverna, Mediterranean meal.

Greek mezze (tzatziki, tarama, taramasalata)

Greek regional pairing: the resinated freshness holds against garlic and yogurt, and amplifies tarama's iodine.

Lamb souvlaki

The pine note extends Mediterranean herbs (oregano, thyme) on the grilled meat.

Grilled octopus

The lemony freshness and pine touch accompany grilled octopus on the Aegean shores.

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