Retsina (Noun)
Meaning
Greek wine flavored with resin.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The traditional Greek taverna served a carafe of chilled retsina to accompany the grilled octopus.
- Retsina is a unique and acquired taste, often described as piney and slightly bitter.
- The Greek wine maker carefully added a small amount of pine resin to the retsina to give it its distinctive flavor.
- A glass of retsina was the perfect accompaniment to the rich flavors of the moussaka.
- In Greece, retsina is often served as an apéritif or digestif, enjoyed for its refreshing and cleansing properties.