Terrano is a dry wine obtained from the grape-wine called "Refosco". The area where Terrano del Carso (Terrano of Karst) is produced, is known by its "red soil" which, together with the moderate and sunny climate, give a special flavour to this wine. Terrano has nevertheless a low alcohol contents and doctors prescribe it to patients because the tannic acid contained in it has a beneficial influence on the digestive tract. Anaemic patients can also benefit from it. Therapeutic properties of Terrano were already known in ancient Rome. In his writings Pliny describes a delicious wine made in the region of the Carso. In 1986 the Administration of the Province of Trieste promoted the initiative entitled "The Wine-Route of Terrano" in order to enhance the image of this typical local wine. The wine-route goes from Opicina to Visogliano and includes 18 restaurants which serve the Terrano of the Carso and typical local dishes. We suggest you to taste it with hors-d'oeuvres, game and any kind of meat. Special sign-posts lead visitors to the restaurants which participate in the initiative. The wine-route of Terrano winds through attractive and picturesque natural phenomenon and attractions. Wine growing has became one of the most profitable activities in the area. Typical wines are also "Rosso Carso", "Bianco Carso", "Vitovsca" and "Malvasia del Carso". Another traditional vintage white wine grown on the terracies facing the sea from Prosecco up to Sistiana is "Pucino"; also this wine was already known by Romans.