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 The Sparkling Wine War; Pitting Trademark Rights Against Geographic Indications. Business Law Today. By Carol Robertson:

"But European producers have long recognized the importance of "terroir"—that wine made from grapes grown in a particular location will have a unique taste. The word "terroir" has no English translation. It means place, certainly, but also it implies soil characteristics, climate, and altitude, for example."