terroir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/tɛːˈwɑː/ /tɛɹˈwɑɹ/

Word forms

terroir terroirs

Etymology

Borrowed from French terroir.

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