Teran

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The soils are red-brown leached soils of relict origin: jerina, jerovica, or terra rossa, formed by the weathering of Cretaceous and partly Eocene limestone bedrock.
• The climate is an interplay of Mediterranean, continental, and pre-Alpine influences at an elevation of 300 m, with higher daytime and lower night-time temperatures during the ripening period.
• Vineyards must be situated on absolute lega sites within the vinorodni podokoliš Kraška – well-ventilated positions, not in doline depressions.
• The mineral-rich jerina contains Fe and Al oxides as well as amino acids, contributing to higher minerality, sugar-free extract, and ash content in the wine.

• Teran is produced exclusively from the Refošk variety grown on terra rossa soils formed by the weathering of Cretaceous and Eocene apnenec. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The Karst trellis system (kraški latnik) is recommended for viticulture on the Kras; soils must be sufficiently deep to permit deep ripping.

• The intense ruby colour with violet hues derives from a high anthocyanin content, conditioned by the interplay of altitude and climatic influences.
• Lactic acid – a product of malolactic fermentation – imparts softness, velvety texture, and a ripe fruit character to the wine, with associations of forest fruits.

• Terra rossa (jerina) derived from apnenec gives Teran its minerality, high extract, and overall harmony.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-SI-A1581
• Official trade body site — Konzorcij kraških pridelovalcev Terana