"Earthiness" refers to a quality or characteristic associated with the earth or nature. It suggests being grounded, natural, down-to-earth, and connected to the natural world.
Yet the use of capers and pickled lemon as seasoning, give the dish a whole new depth of flavors by introducing notes of acid, pop of saltiness and just a touch of sour to give a counterpoint to the fishiness of cod and the of simple earthiness of the potatoes. (italianinthemidwest.com)
Andrea's wine pick: The white Sémillon grape's opulent fruit tinged with earthiness picks up both the sweetness of acorn squash and the kick of kale. (health.com)
Perfect for slathering - sweet earthiness of roasted beets accented with toasted walnuts, chives, dates, and a swirl of creme fraiche. (101cookbooks.com)