Why SOIL Matters in Wine (But Not the Way You Think!)

Let’s set things straight on how soil actually impacts the style & quality of wine.
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Soil is one of the most misunderstood and miscommunicated topics in the wine industry. That’s why I rarely discuss the soils of specific regions and appellations. BUT soil does play an essential role in viticulture, therefore let’s discuss how soil actually impacts the style and quality of wine!
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**CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO:
0:00 Why soil matters in wine
2:27 Soil anchors the vine
3:35 Soil acts as a medium for nutrients
4:35 The water-holding capacity of wine
6:02 Importance of a healthy soil in winemaking
7:29 Soil and grape variety
8:52 Horses in vineyards
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[@dennisbaldocchi5142]

i teach ecosystem ecology and this video covered many of the topics I have been stressing to my students. In fact I shared it with them. it is very authoritative on the role of soils for water holding capacity, their role is soil nutrition and helping maintain and foster microbial health and biodiversity with less compaction and cover crops. thanks

[@NoSediment]

Your comment made my day! 🙏🏻 Thank You, it means so much to me that someone who is teaching ecosystem ecology would appreciate this video. 🙌

[@juanmanuelmunozhernandez7032]

I think I've said this already, but seriously, by far the biggest source of value in your channel comes from the selection of topics. These are things that need to be said and discussed, also driving away some "less-than-scientific" ideas and practices which, even though they are colourful and sound exciting and magical, they are nevertheless wrong and do less good than harm. Thanks!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You very much! I am beyond happy to read this, as some of those topics are more close to my heart, and yet not as popular. 🙏🏻 Your comment gives me motivation to continue! 🥂

[@juanmanuelmunozhernandez7032]

@@NoSediment Takes a bold approach to choose the contentious yet important topics. Congrats for that!

[@FlorianCueni]

As a wine lover, with a PhD in plant sciences (plant ecophysiology) I highly appreciated this video! Very well explained!

[@NoSediment]

You cannot imagine what a pleasure it is to read this comment. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 It means a lot to me.

[@zaphod333]

At last someone setting straight the "minerals make 'minerality' in wine" fairy tale! Very well done Agnes! A long while ago I watched a documentary where they investigated mycorrhiza and the impact that Glyphosate has on it, not just wine but (agricultural) plants in general. Iirc they found evidence that what we in wine perceive as "minerality" (when it's not reduction that is mistaken for it) is actually the metabolic end products of the mycorrhiza and, in consequence, bacteria that live around the roots. When they showed what Glyphosate does to that wonderful micro-ecosystem it brought tears to my eyes: the roots are literally crippeled to a stump.

[@NoSediment]

YES! Thank You, I know what You mean. When I am looking at these documentaries and how we people, ourselves ruin what nature has given us, I am also devastated. Therefore, everything in our lives should be in balance, including our relationship with the nature. 🥂

[@blueskiesandfairwinds3804]

Bravo for taking a stand on the science and dispensing with the myths.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for Your support. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@domainedevenus]

That’s so important to talk about the Terroir… thanks! ❤

[@NoSediment]

I hope this was enjoyable, I was wondering how wineries would perceive this video. 🫣

[@andreszhoutsang9645]

I think those debates over the influence of soil in "mineral flavours" are blind to the viticultural reality and take for granted the actual role of soil, which you have explained very well in 10 minutes. If the soils didn't allow the vine to grow healthy, then we would have an empty cup on the table and would be pointless to discuss about "rocky" notes

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for Your comment and support. I was really worried to publish this video, because it is such a misunderstood topic in the wine world. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ciciollo1]

Hi Agnes, it was a really good clip to watch an more important to listen at. I don't have green fingers and I have great respect to all those farmers that can tmake the most of it in every year changing weather/climate conditions. I tip my head to all winemakers that understeand so well the very complex combinations between plant, ground, water, climate...and humans. thank God there are so many in the world. Cheers Agnes

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for the comment. 🙏🏻 me too, majority of winemakers I work with, will have the greatest respect towards their land and will work it in the most sustainable way. I am very happy to see that health of the soil is becoming more and more current topic. 🙏🏻

[@EricZeak]

I really enjoyed this video. I think it's an interesting topic about the importance of cover crops and biodiversity in the soil. Also, cool story about the puddles and soil compaction!

[@NoSediment]

I think so too. And compaction of the soil is something winemakers are talking more and more lately. 🙏🏻

[@JMYaden]

Great content, Agnes! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for watching and supporting. 🍾🥂

[@davidlittle6621]

Thank you. Fun and informative.

[@NoSediment]

I hope it was at least a little bit of fun! 🙏🏻🍷 Cheers! 🥂

[@dinademska632]

Thank you. I love your channel. You do a great job 👍

[@NoSediment]

Thank You for the compliment. You cannot imagine how important these are for me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jpdonovan3753]

The soil video! I've been looking forward to this one because I'm a total 🤓. So well done, Agnese, thank you! 🍷

[@NoSediment]

Well, in that case I truly hope You enjoyed this one! 🙏🏻

[@jpdonovan3753]

@@NoSediment I loved it!

[@bradbellomo6896]

Long overdue, thank you

[@NoSediment]

It took me a while to sit down and prepare for this video! 🙏🏻

[@hnurminen]

A really good one!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! 🙏🏻

[@hnurminen]

​@@NoSediment As a follow-on video maybe minerality in wine?

[@user-mx1lx3yl6s]

I always eat some vineyard soil when I visit a winery.

[@NoSediment]

Does the wine that You taste later, resembles the soil?

[@user-mx1lx3yl6s]

@@NoSediment yes %100

[@sebszab76]

I don't think there is controversy about the importance of soil. Where there is debate is whether what some call minerality in the wine is really minerality. We may not be able to feel the taste of of certain type of soil, but it definitely has an impact on the wine.

[@NoSediment]

I do think there is, many think that soils importance in wine is linked with its flavours, You almost never hear wine enthusiasts talk about stress of the wine due to water or nutrient deficiency. When actually it is other way around.

[@sebszab76]

@@NoSediment I agree and I said the same, at least I tried:)

[@Ruirspirul]

wow, it seems like you have read all my comments on different wine content and made a video about it. on one hand I am extremely happy and on the other hand I will send you my paypal. I am joking of course😂

[@NoSediment]

Hahahah, I am sorry, but I am happy we are one the same line! 🙌

[@NoSediment]

Thank You and cheers! 🥂

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Soil isn't as important in a world of super-clones. Through clones we can choose what nutrients, stages and end vegetative product we'll have. That's a good thing and a terrible thing.

[@NoSediment]

I am not sure I can agree. I read one study done by AWRI and the clone actually didn’t have such an impact, it was really dependent on the weather. And grape that needed to have loose bunches actually had tight one year and loose the other. Soil definitely is more important than clone, I would argue. But maybe I don’t know what is super clone 😬🫣

[@utero77]

Follow the science, safe and effective💉💉😂