terroir

[US]//ˈtɛr.wɑːr//
[UK]//tɛrˈwɑːr//
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the combination of soil, topography, and climate that gives a product, especially wine, its distinctive character

Phrases & Collocations

the terroir

unique terroir

local terroir

expressing terroir

terroir character

terroir expression

terroir influence

terroir-driven

mineral terroir

authentic terroir

Example Sentences

the winemaker believes that great wine is made in the vineyard, where the terroir speaks most eloquently.

this region's volcanic soil gives the wine a distinctive terroir character that sets it apart.

she travels to different vineyards to better understand how climate shapes terroir expression.

the concept of terroir emphasizes that wine is a product of its specific place and environment.

critics praise this vintage for its authentic terroir expression and sense of origin.

organic farming practices help preserve the natural terroir of these ancient vineyards.

the winemaker's terroir-driven approach focuses on minimal intervention to let the land shine through.

each vintage tells a different story about the same terroir, depending on the weather that year.

young sommeliers are taught to identify the terroir characteristics that make each wine unique.

the fog and coastal breezes here create a terroir that produces wines with remarkable acidity.

traditional winemaking methods honor the terroir by allowing the grapes to express their origins naturally.

understanding terroir requires appreciating how soil, topography, and climate interact to create flavor.

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