- Grape variety: teran
- Category: dry
- Vineyard area: West istria
- Vineyard: Žmergo
- Age of vineyard: 25 years
- Altitude of vineyard: 240 m
- Position of vineyard: south
- Soil composition: flysch, limestone, clay
- Harvested: by hand
- Vinification: manual selection of grapes,
fermentation, pressing - Aging: wooden barrels 32 hl, barrique, inox
- Alcohol by volume: 13,9 % vol
- Total acidity: 5,7 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,0 g/l
- Bottle size: 0,75 l
- Serving temperature: 16 °C
Winemaker`s notes:
The deep, dark red colour with elements of violet and ruby red combined with layers of diferent scents and flavours takes you on a very special journey. Aromas are intensively layered from herbal elements, combined with tomato leaves intertwined with tones of black currant, sour cherry, and traces of cedar to a soft hint of spices such as pepper and tobacco. The flavour is a perfect blend of bold, rich flavours and fruity spicy freshness. With the intensity and complexity of flavour it is best compared to a good Graves or other red wines of Bordeaux but with specificaly pleasant pepper and sour cherry undertones uniquely represents it`s Istrian origin. You are left with a smoky mocca flavour on your palate for a while after taking a sip which makes you craving for more.
Combining with food:
Teran is ideally served with lasagne with minced meat, pasta with tomato sauces and meat balls or grilled pork.
Aging potential:
best from now to 2017
