terroir

noun

ter·roir ˌter-ˈwär

: the combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that gives wine grapes their distinctive character

Examples of terroir in a Sentence

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These sites offer unique terroir that showcases the best of Sangiovese in different ways. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025 Renowned for its unique terroir, the area’s unique microclimate also garnered more European and global attention in recent years. —

Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025 Israel Recanati was founded in Israel by Lenny Recanati and Uri Shaked in 2000 with the mission of producing excellent wines that reflected the unique terroir of Israel. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025 This wine exemplifies the winery's commitment to producing premium wines that reflect the appellation's unique terroir. —

Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for terroir

Word History

Etymology

French, land, country, stretch of land in reference to its agricultural features, from Old French tieroir, from Vulgar Latin *terratorium, alteration of Latin territorium

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of terroir was in 1863

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