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Teran Livio Benvenuti 2021
Technical data:
Assortment and ratio: Teran 100%
Vineyard area: Istria, Motovun
Vineyard name: Santa Elisabetta, Divjaki, Šubijent
Ground type: Flysch (Santa Elisabetta i Šubijent), combination of clay and flysch (Divjaki)
Vineyard age: Divjaki and Šubijent planted between 1962 and 1964, Santa Elisabetta in 2003
Altitude: From 190 m Divjaki, 300 m Šubijent, 330 m Santa Elisabetta
Yields: 4,5 tons per hectare
Harvest type: By hand
Vinification: 20 to 30 days of maceration with fermentation on wild yeast at the temperature of 23 to
27 °C in stainless steel
Maturation: 2 years, 90% in 2,500-litre oak barrel and 10% in 500- and 225-litre oak barrel
Maturation in the bottle: 6 months
Analytical data: Alcohol 14,5%, total acidity 65,7 g, residual sugar 2,7g, pH 3,82
Year: 2021
While nature sometimes takes, it also gives. In a year when the world paused—or at least slowed down—nature rewarded us with a rarely good harvest and grapes of remarkable quality. There was no hesitation: a Livio had to be made in 2020. The 2021 vintage was unique in that vegetation began on time despite a mild winter. The vines were well-rested, and June brought generous rainfall after a dry winter, almost as a gift for their patience. In a year full of uncertainty, nature offered us this exceptional fruit. To honor it properly, we implemented one of the strictest grape selections to create a wine for the ages, extracting the best from our fruit. Today, we know with certainty: it was
the best possible decision.
Description:
The color has resisted the passage of time, remaining a deep, honest ruby, a true wine hue — a testament to the health of the grapes and the precision of vinification. The aroma is intense and seductive, combining the pure, fresh scent of cherries with the depth of roasted dark berries, interwoven with sweet spice and even recalling a cherry chocolate cake. The wine’s freshness and
roundness are layered in perfect balance. On the palate, it is vibrant and still carries a refreshing lift — making it a modern, elegant red wine, despite being built for long aging. Thanks to its vivid acidity, Teran Livio can be enjoyed even without food by red wine lovers. Yet its firm tannins clearly indicate its culinary potential. This wine is made to pair with refined, rich, and complex cuisine.
Gastronomic recommendation:
At the top of the list are traditional Istrian dishes made with Boškarin (local Istrian ox), particularly slow-cooked sous-vide Boškarin cheeks, which form a perfect match. It also pairs beautifully with aged steaks and premium cheeses.
