Soil

The ground material in which vines grow, including mineral particles, organic matter, water, and biological life.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Soil influences drainage, water availability, vine vigor, temperature, and root development. Its effect on wine is complex and mediated through vine growth.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Avoid simplistic claims that wine directly tastes like a soil type.</p>