terroir
Also known as unique natural environment
right|thumb|The steep slope, soil quality, and influence of the nearby Mosel river distinguish the terroir of this German wine region. (; ; from terre, ) is a French term used to describe the environmental factors that affect a crop's phenotype, including unique environment contexts, farming practices and a crop's specific growth habitat. Collectively, these contextual characteristics are said to have a character; terroir also refers to this character.
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15 sectionsContents
- Origins
- Elements
- Human controlled elements
- Influences of viticulture and winemaking
- Appellation systems
- Impact of climate change
- In other drinks
- In artisan cheese
- Commercial interests
- Ecological interest
- Outside Europe
- In popular culture
- See also
- References
- Further reading
right|thumb|The steep slope, soil quality, and influence of the nearby Mosel river distinguish the terroir of this German wine region. (; ; from terre, ) is a French term used to describe the environmental factors that affect a crop's phenotype, including unique environment contexts, farming practices and a crop's specific growth habitat. Collectively, these contextual characteristics are said to have a character; terroir also refers to this character.
Some artisanal crops and foods for which terroir may apply include wine, cheese, coffee, single malt whisky, onions, and tea.