Does organic wine express more terroir?

Does organic wine express more terroir?
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Every winemaker knows that great wines are made in the vineyard, and finished in the cellar. Great and quality wines can only be made from quality grapes. So, what is it that gives the wine its unique characteristic?

The answer lies in an old French concept terroir.

The word itself comes from the French word “terre” which means earth, soil; but the whole concept has a much broader meaning. Terroir stands for all of the “environmental conditions” such as soil, climate, terrain, and biodiversity of a specific region – as well as local winegrowing tradition and culture – which gives wine its unique flavor and aroma.

Soil and weather have the biggest impact on the grapevine growth and therefore on the quality and quantity of grapes. 

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