Noble rot, also known as grey mold, is both a bane and a blessing for winemakers. Scientifically known as Botrytis cinerea, it is known to be devastating to many wines, though for select types of wines like Sauternes, Tokaji Aszu,…
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Partially Fermenting Sun-Dried Tempranillo Grapes Produce a Sweet Wine with Greater Complexity than Traditional Approaches
Wines Made from Botrytised Grapes May Possess Same Health Benefits as Red Wine
A few weeks ago, a reader (Christine M.) asked the following question in a comment on one of my posts (“Noble Rot Affects the Aromatic Composition and Quality of Amarone Wine”): “it has been hinted to me that noble rot…