Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils: The Wine Lover's Guide to Geology (English Edition) by Alex Maltman

Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils: The Wine Lover’s Guide to Geology, ofI'm sorry, but there is no text provided to translate. Could you please provide the text you would like translated?, offers a fascinating exploration of the viticultural terroirs, highlighting the role of the rocks and of the floors in the tasting wines.

Written in English, this Hardback of 256 pages (237 × 164 × 23 mm, 608 g) published onMay 3, 2018 by Oxford University Press, is intended for both professionals that to the wine enthusiasts.

🌍 A clear and playful geological journey

Alex Maltman introduces the fundamental principles of geology (rock formation, lithospheric cycles, soil types) without unnecessary jargon, directly linking them to Vineyards. Thanks to concrete examples and accessible analogies, even the most technical concepts become understandable.

🪨 The keywords of wine finally deciphered

What do they mean Jurassic, , Moraine, , Basalt, , Alluvial, , MagmaEach term is ? defined and placed back in the context of the terroir, ", allowing you to read wine labels with a fresh perspective. IMPORTANT INFO: the author highlights the dimension" human and historical of these geological names.

🍇 Geology and Tasting: Towards an Explained Minerality

The link between the Geology and the flavor of the wine is at the heart of the work. Maltman examines how the ores and the composition of Solution influences the Minerality, theBalance and the aromatic complexity wines. Terroir rhymes with Sensitivity and authenticity.

🎯 An educational tool for the world of wine

This book accompanies the rise of geological discourse in the wine world. It becomes a reference for all those who wish to integrate geology into their wine culture, while maintaining an accessible style and staying on track: Progressive learning, glossary, examples of iconic terroirs.

🎓 Who is this book for ?

• Winemakers, oenologists and geologists eager to enhance their scientific understanding.

• Students and professionals wine in search of a robust popular science book.

• Curious amateurs, passionate about the concept of terroir and wishing to deepen their knowledge on the soil-wine connection.

Technical specifications

• Title: Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils: The Wine Lover’s Guide to Geology

• Author: Alex Maltman

• FormatHardback, 256 pages

• Publication date: May 3, 2018

• Editor: Oxford University Press Inc

• ISBN: 9780190863289

• Dimensions237 × 164 × 23 mm

• Weight: 608 g

• Language: English

• Classification: geology & lithosphere, wine technology, viticulture, wines