The language of wine contains a wealth of meanings that are not all too familiar, particularly the technical interpretations. The glossary describes and offers an explanation to the most common terms.

noble rot

Definition:benevolent form of rot

Botrytis cinerea in its benevolent form is a fungus responsible for noble rot. The fungus encourages the evaporation of juice and fruit concentration within the grape, influencing both aroma and taste. Noble rot occurs regularly in climatically favoured winegrowing regions, such as Seewinkel and Rust in Burgenland.

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