Noble rot wine is a high-quality, extremely sweet white wine made from grapes that have been infected with noble rot. When noble rot bacteria infect fully ripe grapes, holes form in the grapes, allowing the moisture in the grapes to evaporate, increasing the sugar and acidity of the grapes and creating a complex umami flavor that can only be obtained through the effects of the bacteria.
The ideal climate for producing this wine is
- The occurrence of morning fog
- Dry daytime
There are few areas that meet these climatic conditions, so production is limited.
Famous producers of noble rot wine include the Bordeaux region of France, Germany, Hungary, Australia, etc. Grape varieties commonly used for noble rot wine include Riesling , Chenin Blanc , and Semillon .
