Dancing Forest 2024 750ml Kounaki Winery

Retsina is a traditional Greek wine with a rich history. In ancient times, the high temperatures during harvest and fermentation often caused white wines to ferment at excessively high temperatures, resulting in unpleasant aromas. To counteract this, the Greeks began adding one kilogram of pine resin for every 1,000 liters of fermenting wine. This resin helped mask the undesirable aromas, imparting a pleasant scent reminiscent of pine trees. Today, the production of Retsina has evolved. Modern techniques use lower fermentation temperatures and less resin, allowing the pine aroma to subtly enhance the wine’s overall profile rather than overpowering it.