|
calcareous soil
These soils due to their high levels of calcium and magnesium carbonates produce grapes with high acid levels due to their alkaline nature. They encourage root growth in grape vines due to their essentially porous nature (the exception being calcareous clays).
|
| © 2006
WINES.COM All rights reserved. Database material used with permission of Vintage Wine Lover's Software. |
|
 |
