Wine & Dine Practice Exam

Which environmental factor is not typically considered part of terroir?

Topography Climate Packaging Microflora

Correct Answer:

Packaging

Explanation:

Terroir is determined by the natural environmental conditions that shape grape growing and the wine’s character: climate, topography, and the local microflora that influence fermentation and flavor. Topography affects sun exposure, slope, and drainage; climate sets temperature ranges and rainfall patterns that drive ripeness and a growing season. The microflora, meaning the native yeasts and bacteria from the vineyard and winery, can leave a distinct fingerprint on the wine through fermentation and aroma. Packaging, by contrast, is a human-driven factor introduced after production. It doesn’t alter the vineyard’s environmental conditions or the fermentation that defines terroir, so it isn’t considered part of terroir.

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