Volcanic Soils and Crop Production
When one thinks of volcanoes one typically things of a devastating explosion that
wreaks havoc on nearby landscapes and species. While they’re typically not wrong in the
long run volcanoes can cultivate and support booming life. It is in volcanic places like
Mount Etna, Sicily, and Lake County, California that is famous for their unique wines
(McCoy), but this isn’t just the grapes that contribute to the wines unique taste and
popularity. In fact, it’s the typically the soil, or volcanic ash, in which the grapes are
grown that contribute to their overall body and taste. Grapes that are grown in volcanic
soil not only thrive but incorporate an interesting flavor into the wine profile. However, it
is not just grapes that thrive in these soil conditions as volcanic soils support the growth
