Albariza
Last update: Thursday 08th of January 2009
The soil composition of vineyards is one of the most important viticultural consideration when planting grape vines. The soil supports the root structure of the vine and influences the drainage levels and amount of minerals and nutrients that the vine is exposed to. The ideal circumstance for a vine is an area of thin topsoil and subsoil that sufficiently retains waters but also has good drainage so that the vine roots don't become overly saturated. The ability of the soil to retain heat and/or reflect it back up to the vine is also an important consideration that affects the ripening of the grape. There are several minerals that are vital to the health of vines that all good vineyard soils have. These include calcium which helps to neutralize the Soil pH levels, iron which is essential for photosynthesis, magnesium which is an important component of chlorophyll, nitrogen which is assimilated in the form of nitrates, phosphates which encourages root development, and potassium which improves the vine metabolisms and increases it health for next year's crop.
Albariza
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albariza - Wiktionary
Albariza - Formed by diatomaceous deposits. Found in southern Spain; Alluvial soil - Highly fertile soil that has been transported by a river. Often contains gravel, sand and silt. ...
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List of vineyard soil types - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
albariza A Spanish term which is used to described the diatomaceous chalky-white soil of the best Jerez sherry vineyards in Spain. © 2006 WINES.COM All rights reserved.
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