Grape Guide
Terrano
RedTerrano 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