Retsina is traditionally produced with flavoring from what substance?

• A. Pine resin
• B. Oak tannins
• C. Cedar chips
• D. Herb infusion

Answer: (A)

Retsina’s distinctive character comes from pine resin. Traditionally, pine resin is added to the wine, which imparts a pronounced piney, resinous aroma and flavor that defines the style. This is why pine resin is the defining substance for Retsina.

Oak tannins would bring wood-derived vanilla and spice notes, cedar chips would add cedar aromas, and a herb infusion would create herbal flavors—none of which capture the classic piney profile of this wine.