Viticulture
5 articles
What is Terroir in Food and Wine? The Microscopic Architects of Flavor
From 2019 to 2023, scientists meticulously mapped microbial communities and their influence on grape chemistry, shifting focus from broad environmental factors to the intricate, microscopic world that
What is Terroir and How Do Microbes Affect Wine Flavor?
Invisible microbial communities in the soil and on grape skins, not just the visible landscape, are the true architects of a wine's unique taste profile, shaping its very essence before fermentation e
How Microbes Define Terroir and Wine Taste
Even for the same stock of vines cultivated a mere few miles apart, the microbial community residing within a grapevine can differ significantly, profoundly shaping the resulting wine, according to uc
How Do Climate, Soil, and Geography Define Wine Taste?
Grapes grown on aeolian soil consistently yield wines with superior color, tone, and higher-quality phenols, directly elevating their market appeal and sensory experience.
What is Terroir in Wine? Exploring Microbial Influence
Forget sun, soil, and slope: recent research suggests the unique taste of your favorite vintage might actually be shaped by invisible microbial communities living in the vineyard's soil.