Wines made from Terrano grapes of Karst
Discover the best wines made with Terrano as a single variety or as a blend of Karst.
More informations about the variety Terrano
This is a very old grape variety cultivated in particular in the Istria region of Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. It can also be found in the Republic of Macedonia. In France it is almost unknown. It should not be confused with refosco dal peduncolo rosso, it looks somewhat like it, especially since its synonyms are refosco del Carso or refosco d' Istria.
More informations about the region of Primorje
The wine region of Karst is located in the region of Primorje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Štoka or the Domaine Štoka produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Karst are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Terrano, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Karst often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of nectarine, dried fruit or floral.
What are the typical flavors of the Terrano grape variety?
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Terrano
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Terrano
- EarthPresent in 1% of Terrano
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Terrano
News about the grape variety Terrano
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