Italy — wine

Carso

Dramatic limestone karst plateau DOC above Trieste; produces unique Vitovska whites and Terrano reds from shallow red iron-rich soils; wines of fierce minerality and striking individuality.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Wind-swept season; Vitovska shows classic intensity and mineral precision.
2021 Bora wind stripped some fruit; leaner wines with striking mineral purity.
2020 Outstanding vintage; Vitovska and Terrano both show exceptional depth.
2019 Warm and concentrated; Terrano particularly impressive with good structure.
2018 Accessible vintage; approachable wines showing good regional character.