Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils

This pioneering book explains geology wholly in the context of wine, including how it works in vineyards and its possible effects on wine taste.

List of contents

• Foreword


• Preface


• Acknowledgements


• Abbreviations and Conversions


• 1. What are Vineyards Made Of?


• 2. How Minerals Work


• 3. The Minerals that Make Rocks and Soils


• 4. Igneous Rocks


• 5. Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks


• 6. Metamorphic Rocks


• 7. The Rocks Change Shape: Folds, Faults, and Joints


• 8. The Lay of the Land


• 9. Weathering, Soil, and the Minerals in Wine


• 10. Soil, Water, Sunshine, and the Concept of Terroir


• 11. Vineyards and the Mists of Geological Time


• 12. Epilogue: So is Vineyard Geology Important for Wine Taste?


• Index

About the author

Alex Maltman is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University, in Wales, U.K. Alongside a long and decorated research and teaching career in Geology, for over forty years he has grown vines and made wine as a hobby.

Summary

This pioneering book explains geology wholly in the context of wine, including how it works in vineyards and its possible effects on wine taste.

Foreword

Shortlisted for the 2018 Andre Simon Food and Drink Book Awards

Additional text

In contrast to previous books on wine and geology, Maltman actually aims to evaluate how geology might be relevant to wine. He is well qualified for the task, with experience growing his own vines and a university career in teaching and research in geology.

Product details

• Authors: Alex Maltman, Alex (Emeritus Professor of Earth Science Maltman, Maltman Alex
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2018
• EAN: 9780190863289
• ISBN: 978-0-19-086328-9
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 245 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; wines, viticulture, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere, Winemaking technology, Food and beverage technology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Food Science / General, Geology & The Lithosphere