The majority of grapes are grown in the Central and San Joaquin Valleys, a north to south swath of agricultural terrain that cuts almost the length of the state. This is the farming basket for the state and its economy.
However, its Mediterranean climate and hilly terrain make it a great place to plant grapes. About 85% of the island is covered by mountainous plateaus that feature granite and volcanic soil, creating sloped vineyards that can best soak up the sun.
In Friuli, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso vines are planted in both hillside and level terrain. Ripening is a concern and the grape requires sufficient access to warmth and sunlight, which play a major role in deciding where to plant the grape.
Whereas, even before modern technology allowed us to tie specific definitions to the soils, terrain, and climates of noted wine regions, winemakers were drawn to these special places.
Geographically, New York is home to an ideal combination of water and terrain, naturally carved out by glaciers from the Ice Age, and a climate which together form superior winegrowing regions.
Dans un vignoble, espace de terrain entre deux lignes de plants, permettant l'accès à ceux-ci.
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Terroir
Terroir is French for terrain, or more specifically, special place. It refers to all the things that identify a grape-growing region, like climate, wind direction, humidity, soil type, drainage, etc.
This is hilly terrain - travel a little to the north and you enter the Massif Central. Yields are restricted to less than 50 hl/ha.
The vineyard's location, climate, terrain, soils, vines and rootstocks, irrigation systems and pest management controls all factor into the final product in one way or another.
Located 60 miles north of San Francisco Bay and a few miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Napa Valley features an amazing diversity of soils, climates and terrain.
None in Australia, but also known as Tarret or Terrain in South-Eastern France.
History
Terret Noir iTerret noir is a very old variety and probably originated in Hérault in South-Eastern France.
Rioja Baja, on the southern end, has a more Mediterranean climate and flatter terrain. It is Rioja's workhorse, producing wines of greater volume but lesser distinction. Quite often, red wines from all three subregions are blended together.
 See also: Wine, Grape, Region, Style, Climat
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