ominican soil : It is the area that is the furthest west in the region, & therefore the most affected by the oceanic influence. The vines, established on the rounded hilltops, face South/South West, where the clay/chalk layers are mixed with the fine sandy soil. The type of soil & the position of the land determine the choice of grape variety ; the whole range can be found here. The wines are smooth & complex, fragrant & spicy.