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Published
Oxford University Press, March 2015
ISBN
9780199342068
Format
Hardcover, 280 pages
Dimensions
23.6cm × 15.5cm × 2.5cm

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The first edition of Understanding Vineyard Soils has been

praised for its comprehensive coverage of soil topics relevant to

viticulture. However, the industry is dynamic--new developments are

occurring, especially with respect to measuring soil variability,

managing soil water, possible effects of climate change, rootstock

breeding and selection, monitoring sustainability, and improving grape

quality and the "typicity" of wines. All this is embodied in an

increased focus on the terroir or "sense of place" of vineyard sites,

with greater emphasis being placed on wine quality relative to quantity

in an increasingly competitive world market. The promotion of organic

and biodynamic practices has raised a general awareness of "soil

health", which is often associated with

a soil's biology, but which to be properly assessed must be focused on a

soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties. This edition of

White's influential book presents the latest updates on these and other

developments in soil management in vineyards. With a minimum of scientific jargon, Understanding Vineyard Soils

explains the interaction between soils on a variety of parent materials

around the world and grapevine growth and wine typicity. The essential

chemical and physical processes involving nutrients, water, oxygen and

carbon dioxide, moderated by the activities of soil organisms, are

discussed. Methods are proposed for alleviating adverse conditions such

as soil acidity, sodicity, compaction, poor drainage, and salinity. The

pros and cons of organic viticulture

are debated, as are the possible effects of climate change. The author

explains how sustainable wine production requires winegrowers to take

care of the soil and minimize their impact on the environment. This book

is a practical guide for winegrowers and the lay reader who is seeking

general information about soils, but who may also wish to pursue in more

depth the influence of different soil types on vine performance and

wine character.

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