π Terrano
A red grape from the Karst and Istria, making tart dark wines.
Terrano, or Teran, is a red grape from the Karst in Slovenia and from Istria in Croatia. It also grows in Italy, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, where the area is called Carso.
The Karst is a limestone plateau with reddish soil rich in iron. It is not easy for the vine here: the soil is poor and summers are dry. The berries are small, with thick skins and high acidity.
Terrano wine is dark, almost inky, with aromas of wild berries, cherry and pepper. The acidity is bright and the tannin noticeable. So the wine goes best with fatty food: ham, sausages, meat. In Istria Teran is traditionally drunk with the local ham.
Terrano is a typical wine of the Karst and Istria and part of their local cuisine.
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- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Slovenian wine
- Where it grows
- π Karst, π Friuli-Venezia Giulia, π Carso
- Main grape in
- π Carso
- Offspring
- π Greco Nero
Frequently asked questions
What is Terrano?
It is a red grape from the Karst (Slovenia, Italy) and Istria (Croatia) that gives dark, sharp wines.
What wine does Terrano make?
A dark wine with bright acidity and the aroma of wild berries and pepper. It suits fatty food.
Where does Terrano grow?
In Slovenia on the Karst, in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and in Croatian Istria.
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