Noble Rot

Beneficial Botrytis cinerea infection that concentrates grapes for certain sweet wines.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Under the right conditions, noble rot can dehydrate grapes and create honeyed, saffron, ginger, marmalade, or dried-fruit complexity.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Botrytis is not always noble; in bad conditions it can cause gray rot and crop loss.</p>