EBOOK Soils for Fine Wines

In recent years, viticulture has seen phenomenal growth, particularly in such        countries as Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Chile, and South Africa. The        surge in production of quality wines in these countries has been built largely on        the practice of good enology and investment in high technology in the winery,        enabling vintners to produce consistently good, even fine wines. Yet less attention        has been paid to the influence of vineyard conditions on wines and their        distinctiveness-an influence that is embodied in the French concept of terroir.An        essential component of terroir is soil and the interaction between it, local        climate, vineyard practices, and grape variety on the quality of grapes and        distinctiveness of their flavor. This book considers that component, providing basic        information on soil properties and behavior in the context of site selection for new        vineyards and on the demands placed on soils for grape growth and production of        wines.Soils for Fine Wines will be of interest to professors and upper-level        students in enology, viticulture, soils and agronomy as well as wine enthusiasts and        professionals in the wine industry.