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Wine Basics: Top wine-producing countries of the world

The complex influences that result in a wine’s unique traits are influenced by the soil and climate of the vineyard site (terroir); the way the grapes are cultivated (viticulture); the vineyard conditions throughout the growing season and at harvest; and most importantly the production choices a winemaker makes (vinification).

Terroir or the regional characteristics of wine growing is crucial factor in vinification.  In the end, a unique terroir is responsible for the properties of a particular wine.

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