Minerality, Terroir & the Myths We Believe About Wine - with Alex Maltman

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In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Prof Alex Maltman, Emeritus Professor of Geography and Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University, to explore how geology really influences wine. We discuss soil, bedrock, microorganisms, and water retention, as well as the science behind minerality, volcanic soils, and terroir. Alex also challenges some of the most common myths about how vineyards shape the taste of wine.

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*CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
00:00 Introduction
1:43 Alex Maltman’s journey and how he became a leading voice in vineyard geology
10:37 Why vineyard geology became an important part of winemaking
14:32 Appellations and geographical indications based purely on soil
18:01 The term “terroir” from a geologist’s perspective
22:11 How important is geology to terroir? Bedrock, soil, nutrients, and water retention
34:04 Microorganisms in the soil
37:21 Examples of geology having a major impact on the flavor of wine
41:12 The story behind the book’s title
44:05 Where does the sensation of “minerality” actually come from?
50:38 Why is the term “minerality” so popular?
53:51 Are volcanic soils special?
1:00:01 Debunking a common wine myth
1:03:03 Lightning round: This or That
1:06:00 Question from the previous guest

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