Besse, like all the local chefs, makes astute use of these wines, grown on the steep terraces that dot the Valais region.
Within it, the curator's garden climbed in three steep terraces, concrete steps lifting the level at each stage.
Its hinterlands consisted of a broad agricultural plain on the west bank and steep terraces on the east bank surrounded by barren mountains.
Many German wine regions, like the Mosel, have their vineyards planted on steep terraces along a riverbank to maximize the climate benefits of the nearby river.
It is farmed on rocky, steep terraces within sight of Mont Blanc.
These settlements were typically built on high, steep terraces or headlands above the floodplain of the rivers or lakes that were always nearby.
On the humid slopes and the steep terraces great contingents of men, women and children are getting ready for the harvest.
It occupies steep terraces that offer fine views over Funchal.
The steep terraces branching off the main streets give the town a distinctive character.
Vineyards are situated on steep terraces, largely unsuitable for mechanical harvesting.