This red grape variety originates from the border region of Italy (Gorizia)/Slovenia (Goricia). It belongs to the Refosco group of varieties. There are almost 70 synonyms, which indicates its great age (main names in bold). The most important are Cagnina, Crodarina, Gallizza, Grosse Syrah, Istarski Teran, Istranin, Lambrusco dal Peduncolo Rosso (listed as an independent variety in Wine Grapes ), Rabiosa Nera, Refosco, Refosco del Carso, Refosco d'lstria, Refosco Magnacan, Refoscone Nero, Refosco Terrano, Refošk, Refošk Istarski, Taran, Taranac, Tarin, Teran, Teran Black, Teran Cagnina, Teran Crni, Teran Crvene Peteljcice, Teran Noir, Teranovka, Terant, Terran, Terrana, Terrano del Carso and Terrano d'lstria.

The Roman author Pliny the Elder (23-79) mentioned an ancient wine...
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