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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Teran is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Istria, Croatia.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark berries, herbs, spices, earth, floral and vegetal.
The regions that matter for it are Istria.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, requires a lot of sunshine vigour and a preference for sunny but susceptible to scorching.
Watch for the synonyms: Terrano and Kraska Teran.
At the table it suits beef, venison, chocolate, blue cheese and tomato-based dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
01
beef
02
venison
03
chocolate
04
blue cheese
05
tomato-based dishes
06
chilis and hot spicy food
Also labelled.
Terrano, Kraska Teran.
Bottles to look for.
- Benvenuti Vina Livio Teran, Istria, Croatia
- Benvenuti Vina Teran, Istria, Croatia
- Coronica Gran Teran, Istria, Croatia
- CUJ Teran, Istria, Croatia
- Degrassi 'Terre Rosse' Teran, Istria, Croatia
- Fakin 'Il Primo' Teran, Istria, Croatia
- Fakin Teran, Istria, Croatia
- Frankovic Teran, Istria, Croatia
Teran: common questions
01.What does Teran taste like?+
Teran tastes of dark berries, herbs, spices, earth, floral and vegetal. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Teran from?+
Teran originates in Istria, Croatia.
03.Where is Teran grown?+
The key regions for Teran are Istria.
04.What food pairs with Teran?+
Pour it with beef, venison, chocolate, blue cheese and tomato-based dishes, plus one more.
05.What else is Teran called?+
Teran is also labelled Terrano and Kraska Teran.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Croatia.