Other Whites
Retsina Katela, Greek White
- Item Number
- 212
- Estimated Value
- 12 USD
- Sold
- 10 USD to bmb4e4f7f
- Number of Bids
- 2 - Bid History
Item Description
Retsina (Greek: Ρετσίνα) is a Greek white (or rosé) resinated wine, which has been made for at least 2000 years. Its unique flavor is said to have originated from the practice of sealing wine vessels, particularly amphorae, with Aleppo Pine resin in ancient times. Before the invention of impermeable glass bottles, oxygen caused many wines to spoil within the year. Pine resin helped keep air out, while at the same time infusing the wine with resin aroma. The Romans began to use barrels in the 3rd century AD, removing any oenological necessity for resin, but the flavor itself was so popular that the style is still widespread today.
Go Greek!
Donated By:
Tyler Bennett
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