It is one of Greece's most widely planted grape varieties and is known for its resistance to drought condition.
It is mostly planted throughout central Greece, particularly in Attica near Athens.
In Retsina, the naturally low acidity of the grape is sometimes compensated for by the addition of Assyrtiko and Rhoditis in the blend.
[1] In addition to Attica, the grape is also found in Euboea and the Bulgarian town of Pomorie which used to be a Greek colony known as Anchialos.
In Kantza, a village east of Paiania, a single varietal style of Savatiano is made without the Aleppo pine resin found in Retsina.