GLOSSARY TERM

Terroir

Wine Basics

A French term describing the combined environmental factors that influence the character of a wine produced in a specific location, including soil composition, climate, topography, and microclimate. Terroir is considered a key concept in understanding why wines from different regions taste distinctive even when made from the same grape variety.

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