Retsina is the traditional Greek white wine famous for its distinctive resin (hars) flavor. It’s typically made by adding pine resin to the wine during fermentation, usually using the Savatiano grape, and it’s most commonly pale, dry, and aromatic with notes that some describe as citrusy, piney, or mineral. Key points

• Origin and style: Classic Greek wine known as Retsina, often a white wine, produced with pine resin to impart a resinous aroma and taste.

• Grape basis: Savatiano is a common base grape for Retsina, contributing to its light body and bright acidity.

• Flavor profile: Resinous, herbal, sometimes lemony or citrusy, with a distinctive dry finish.

• Pairings: Works well with Greek dishes such as grilled fish, souvlaki, feta, and meze, where the herbal/resin notes can complement herbal and citrus flavors.

• Variants: While most widely associated with white wines, there are red and rosé discussions in some sources, though white Retsina is by far the most common.

If you’d like, I can tailor recommendations for specific brands or regions within Greece, or provide a brief tasting note template you can use when evaluating Retsina bottles.