Term (Latin erodere = to gnaw away) for the process in the rock cycle including the erosion and gouging of the earth's surface by flowing water, wind or glaciers. In viticulture, this is a consequence of large-scale monocultures. Vineyards are often planted on slopes, so the surface is constantly being carried downhill by rain and wind. In order to stop erosion, a targeted cover crop is often carried out to stabilise the soil surface. In some wine-growing regions such as Burgundy, the Moselle and the Rhine, the soil is carried back onto the slope in baskets. On steep slopes, erosion is prevented by terraces with retaining walls. See also the list of relevant keywords under soil type and vineyard care (means and measures).
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“