Division 6.1 Details of the geographical area or origin relevant to the link
United Kingdom
The geographical area is mostly hilly or undulating. The average elevation is 200–520 m above sea-level. It has a mild, temperate continental climate with maritime influences. Autumns are warm, dry and long, which greatly favours the accumulation of sugars in the grapes. The annual average temperature in the area is approximately 10,7 °C. In terms of annual average precipitation, maximum levels mostly occur in late spring and early summer. The soils in the area are sandy-loamy chernozem and grey forest soils.