In the production of modern retsina, resin from which tree is added to the must during fermentation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Aleppo pine
- Step 1: Modern retsina is made following the same winemaking techniques of white wine or rosé, except for small pieces of Aleppo pine resin added to the must during fermentation. Answer: Aleppo pine. Why not the others: "Cedar of Lebanon" is a majestic mountain coniferous cedar used for timber in the ancient Levant; "Stone pine" is the umbrella pine valued for edible pine nuts rather than wine resination; "Silver fir" is a European alpine fir tree harvested for construction timber and paper pulp.
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