Noble rot
Noble rot (pronunciation: /ˈnoʊbəl rɒt/), also known as Botrytis cinerea, is a type of fungus that affects grapes and some other fruits under specific conditions. The term "noble rot" is derived from the French term "pourriture noble".
Etymology
The term "noble rot" is a direct translation of the French "pourriture noble". The term "pourriture" means "rot" in French, while "noble" refers to the beneficial effects of the rot when it occurs under the right conditions.
Description
Noble rot occurs when certain types of grapes are infected by the Botrytis cinerea fungus under specific climatic conditions. The fungus causes the grapes to dehydrate, concentrating the sugars and flavors. This can result in very sweet wines with complex flavors. The most famous of these are the dessert wines from the Sauternes region of France, but noble rot wines are also produced in other regions, including Tokaji in Hungary and Beerenauslese in Germany.
Related Terms
- Botrytis cinerea: The fungus that causes noble rot.
- Sauternes (wine): A region in France known for its noble rot wines.
- Tokaji: A region in Hungary also known for its noble rot wines.
- Beerenauslese: A German wine made from grapes affected by noble rot.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Noble rot
- Wikipedia's article - Noble rot
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