It seems that terroir is always used in English as the original in French. Wikipedia proposes a somewhat vague translation:
Terroir can be very loosely translated as "a sense of place"
But is there another word/expression that is also used in place of terroir itself?
Best Answer
It appears there is no alternative 'English' term to terroir given its specific connotations:
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From: The Science of Wine: From Vine to Glass by Jamie Goode