Treading Terroir

Exploring volcanic terroirs across Europe

Wine Spectator senior editor Alison Napjus
When it comes to terroir-driven wines, those from volcanic regions of the world are among the most expressive, writes senior editor Alison Napjus. (David Yellen)

After recently attending the Volcanic Wine Conference and writing about the world’s greatest vineyards for this issue’s cover story, senior editor Alison Napjus reflects on the importance of terroir in guiding both the tastes and traditions of winemaking in regions affected by natural disasters and upheavals around the world. Read her column from Wine Spectator’s Oct. 15, 2024, issue here. 

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