Terrano

Red

Terrano is an ancient black grape variety native to the Karst plateau spanning northeastern Italy and southwestern Slovenia, producing distinctive medium-bodied red wines with pronounced acidity and earthy minerality. This hardy variety thrives in the limestone-rich soils of its ancestral homeland, creating wines that express a unique sense of place through their characteristic fresh aromatics and food-friendly structure.

Key Characteristics

  • Ancient variety from Karst plateau
  • Mid to late ripening cycle
  • Disease resistant and frost tolerant
  • High natural acidity
  • Pronounced tannin structure

Typical Flavors

Red berry fruitsForest floorHerbs and spicesMineral undertonesEarthy complexityFresh acidityModerate alcohol

Major Regions

Carso DOC (Italy) · Kras PDO (Slovenia) · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Emilia-Romagna (as Cagnina) · Istrian Peninsula · Colli di Rimini · Trieste surroundings

Also Known As

Cagnina

Overview