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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninRacy acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: wild blueberry, iron, wild herb, violet

Palate: dark berry, iron, wild herb, fresh savoury close

Native Carso Terrano from Castelvecchio. The cellar's red on the iron-rich karst soils.

What it pairs with

  • Carso prosciutto Salt-cured Carso prosciutto and Terrano's iron-mineral signature share local identity.More wines for ham →
  • Triestine fish soup Adriatic seafood soup and the wine's racy acidity share Triestine register.More wines for fish →
  • Wild boar pappardelle Gamey ragu and Terrano's wild-herb register share rustic depth.More wines for wild boar →
  • Brovada with musetto Friulian fermented turnip and pork sausage is the classic local pairing.

With cheese

Formaggio salato Our pick Formaggio salato is soft and made savoury by brine. A Carso Terrano, medium-bodied with racy acidity, dark berry fruit and only medium tannin, cuts the salt and refreshes the palate between bites.

History

Native Carso Terrano from Castelvecchio. The cellar's anchor red on iron-rich karst soils.

Facts

Producer
Castelvecchio · visiting guide
Grapes
Terrano (100%)
Classification
DOC Carso
Oak
Fermentation in stainless steel followed by 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Castelvecchio Terrano

What does Castelvecchio Terrano taste like?

Wild blueberry, iron, wild herb and violet on the nose; dark berry, iron, wild herb and a fresh savoury close on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and racy acidity.

When should I drink Castelvecchio Terrano?

Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. Terrano's racy acidity rewards fresh consumption.

What is Terrano?

Terrano is the signature red grape of the Carso plateau, related to the Refosco family. It takes its name from the iron-rich red karst soils.

What food pairs with Castelvecchio Terrano?

Carso prosciutto is the canonical pairing. Triestine fish soup, wild boar pappardelle, and brovada with musetto are equally strong.

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