Teran is Kras's signature geographical-indication wine in Primorska. It is a deep-purple, dark and robust red with pronounced acidity. Expect sour cherry and wild berries alongside juicy black fruit, medium tannins and a mineral note.
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Elsewhere in Primorska
- Goriška Brda2 producersGoriška Brda's vineyards stretch from valley floors to higher slopes. Cool afternoon winds from the Alps meet warmer Gulf of Trieste winds, while opoka marl is associated with fresh, mineral and elegant wines.
- KrasNo producers listed yetIn Kras, limestone lies beneath a thin layer of iron-rich red soil called terra rossa. The local Teran wine is deep purple, with pronounced acidity, sour-cherry and dark-fruit flavours and mineral notes.
- Slovenska Istra1 producerSlovenska Istra is known for Refošk, Malvasia and Yellow Muscat. Refošk gives richly coloured reds, while Malvasia is pale, green-shaded and aromatic.
- Vipavska dolina1 producerBora winds funnel through the marl hills of Vipavska dolina, Primorska's largest district. Local white grapes include Zelèn and Pinela, which make fresh, aromatic wines.