8 White and Sweet Winemaking

Question 1

Conditions for nobel rot

Answer 1

Grapes fully ripe and healthy Humid / misty mornings for rot to form Warm / dry sunny afternoons to dry out grapes and stop mould rotting the grapes Autumn weather conditions

Question 2

How does nobel rot contribute to style of wine

Answer 2

Punctures grapes allows water to evaporate Concentrates acidity, sugar and flavour Creates a high acidity, sweet and powerfully flavoured wine