Ρετσίνα Θηβών (Βοιωτίας) (Retsina Thivon (Viotias))

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The Minoans produced resinous wine as early as 1700 BC, while clay vessels dating to 2200–2700 BC contained wine with pine resin.
• Pine resin was originally used to seal amphorae and preserve wine before it began to be added directly to the must for its aromatic properties.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A1004
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)