terroir

The concentration of specific organic compounds in a plant can result from a complex mix of interacting factors — from the genes of a particular variety to components of terroir like climate and agricultural practices.

So I was happy to see that the European theory of terroir was in action, promoting with pride the qualities of a specific region.

These are the standard selling points of the craft-distilling movement, with its locavore lingo, terroir talk, and handmade hype.

Yes, cheeses can have terroir just as wine can, but when it comes to cheese, regionality is oftentimes overlooked.

But the real identity of these cheeses lies not in their names, but in the terroir, in their origin.

The methods of production used in the U.S., although correct, abandon the entire idea of terroir and regionality.

Ce sont, comme nous croyons, les premieres hosties qui ayent est faites du froment de ce terroir.

Ce n'estoit point le meilleur terroir o nous les trouuis: c'estoit quasi sable, & grauier, sẽblable celuy de Bourdeaux.