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The wines from the vineyards in Barabás are rich in acidity (according to the history of the place, it has always been like that), which is most likely due to an interplay of several factors, not necessarily (not only) the presence of volcanic rocks in the soil. Some say that wines with salty, mineral undertones do not hide but rather balance the fruitiness and are often rich in calcium and magnesium, like mineral waters. Soil microbes make the minerals directly available to a plant, and a healthy and diverse soil culture is more likely to be achieved or preserved by organic or biodynamic agriculture. Root exudates from plants also favor the microbial growth in the soil, and they are more likely to be produced when the plants’ nutritional needs are not “easily” covered by i.e. synthetic fertilizers. Also, the age of the vines might have an effect on wine quality and the mineral aroma & flavor, partly because of the old plants’ extensive root system stimulates the interaction between soil microorganisms and vines.