macroclimate
The general climate of an area or region such as the NAPA VALLEY, SAUTERNES region, or CHAMPAGNE. Macroclimate pertains to the largest of areas when discussing climate; MESOCLIMATE relates to a much smaller area, such as a vineyard or portion of a vineyard; and the even more restricted MICROCLIMATE typically refers to the climatic conditions near a group of vines or may be even limited to a single vine.
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mesoclimate,
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