Refosco vs Terrano

Refosco is more tannic, Terrano is more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Refosco

Red · Italy, Slovenia

dark plum, bitter edge, firm

Terrano

Red · Croatia

fresh, wild berries and spice

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: Medium; High
Acidity: Very high; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 13.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; none listed
Regions: Istria

Only Refosco

Stews and braises
Game
Hard and aged cheese

Both pair with

Sausages

Only Terrano

Charcuterie
Pasta with meat sauce

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Refosco and Terrano pages.