Terroir

//tɛːˈwɑː// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The complete set of local conditions in which a particular wine or family of wines is produced, including soil type, weather conditions, topography, and wine-making savoir-faire. countable, uncountable

    "The concept of terroir summarises in a synthetic, effective way the genetic-environmental and human conditions that constitute the foundation for the production of a wine that can convey the above characteristics of naturalness and genuineness (Fig 1.1)."

Synonyms

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somewherenesssomewhereness

Example

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"The vineyard's terroir fascinated Adriano."

Etymology

Borrowed from French terroir.

Related phrases

savoir faire

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