Teran
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Terrano
Teran is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, blackberry, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Barbera.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check acidity and tannin together: Teran often feels vibrant and firm at once.
- Look for sour-cherry/berry fruit with spicy-earthy mineral undertone.
Confidence signals
- Sour-cherry and pepper profile with mineral edge
- High acidity and firm medium-plus tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Istria · Kras · Slovenian Littoral
- Classic styles: High-acid Istrian red with firm structure · Savory mineral red from terra rossa soils
Common questions
Is Teran a red or white grape variety?
Teran is a red wine grape variety.
What does Teran smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Teran include sour cherry, blackberry and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Teran?
Documented tells for Teran: Check acidity and tannin together: Teran often feels vibrant and firm at once. and Look for sour-cherry/berry fruit with spicy-earthy mineral undertone..
What is Teran most often confused with in blind tasting?
Teran is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Barbera and Blaufrankisch. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Teran grown?
Classic regions for Teran include Istria, Kras and Slovenian Littoral.