Terroir
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Terroir 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. Colle
The steep slope, soil quality, and influence of the nearby Mosel river distinguish the terroir of this German wine region.
While the concept of terroir is not specific to Burgundy, the examples of Burgundy wine from places like the Chablis premier cru Fourchaume are terroir-driven.
Pasture in the Alps. Alp cheeses are characterised by the variety of herbs and flowers found at higher elevations.
Old World wine
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Old World wine refers primarily to wine made in Europe but can also include other regions of the Mediterranean basin with long histories of winemaking such as North Africa and the Near East. The phras
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Old World wines refers to wines that come from regions with a long documented history of wine production
In Old World winemaking, the terroir of a region is of paramount importance with wines from a region, such as Montrachet (pictured), being labeled with the region's name rather than the grape variety (such as Chardonnay).
In Old World wine making, the role of the winemaker is minimized compared to New World wine making.