noun
local flavor; regional taste
Refers to the distinctive taste or character imparted by local soil, water, or climate to food products, especially produce, sake, or tea. Often used in discussions of terroir.
この日本酒には、地元の米が持つ土味が感じられる。
You can taste the local flavor of the rice in this sake.
野菜の土味を生かした料理を提供している。
They serve dishes that bring out the regional taste of the vegetables.