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 in the header 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 Zidarich. Terrano is the Carso's signature red and the wine retains the variety's iron-mineral signature from the karst's red soils.

What it pairs with

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

History

Native Carso Terrano from Zidarich. Terrano (related to the Refosco family) is the historic red of the Carso and the cellar bottles a transparent expression in Slavonian oak.

Facts

Producer
Zidarich · visiting guide
Grapes
Terrano (100%)
Classification
DOC Carso
Oak
Fermentation in stainless steel followed by 12 months in large Slavonian oak botti
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Zidarich Terrano

What does Zidarich 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 Zidarich 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 (terra rossa).

What food pairs with Zidarich Terrano?

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

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