terroir

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/tɛːˈwɑː/ English

Definitions

noun

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.

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Synonyms

somewhereness viniculture vinology vitology winelore wineology oenology viticulture oenography ampelology wine-ology oenochemistry topolect enology termitology oenologist oinology

Associated

eger cabernet merlot riesling syrah chardonnay wines cru vineyard pinot appellation aoc

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