: the combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that gives wine grapes their distinctive character
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This wine is sourced from a unique terroir in Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, where the imposing stones have inspired something extraordinary.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
To master distiller Oscar Vazquez’s deep knowledge of the Los Altos agave, terroir, and climate.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
The terroir of the highlands, with its unique climate and soil composition, played a crucial role in the flavor profile of the brand’s tequilas.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Their biodiverse vineyards create unique terroirs that are naturally organic.
—Marianne Perez-Fransius, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
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John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
To master distiller Oscar Vazquez’s deep knowledge of the Los Altos agave, terroir, and climate.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
The terroir of the highlands, with its unique climate and soil composition, played a crucial role in the flavor profile of the brand’s tequilas.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Their biodiverse vineyards create unique terroirs that are naturally organic.
—Marianne Perez-Fransius, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
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“Terroir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terroir. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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