The Noble Botryotinia Fuckeliana
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, lemon tart, foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
Named with d'Arenberg's signature eccentric wit, 'The Noble Botryotinia Fuckeliana' pays homage to the scientific name of the organism responsible for noble rot: Botryotinia fuckeliana (the teleomorph of Botrytis cinerea). This luscious sweet wine is crafted from grapes left on the vine in South Australia to be infected by this beneficial fungus, which dehydrates the berries and concentrates their sugars, acids, and flavors. The hand-harvested, botrytis-affected grapes undergo a slow, gentle pressing in traditional basket presses before a cool fermentation. The resulting nectar is incredibly complex, balancing intense sweetness with vibrant, refreshing acidity and showcasing the winery's dedication to traditional, hands-on winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1912 by Joseph Osborn, d'Arenberg has grown into one of McLaren Vale's most iconic and storied family-owned estates in South Australia. Under the visionary stewardship of fourth-generation winemaker Chester Osborn, the winery adheres strictly to traditional, sustainable methods, utilizing certified organic and biodynamic viticulture along with foot-treading and basket pressing. Renowned for its eclectic naming conventions and distinctive red-stripe label, the estate crafts a wide spectrum of expressive wines with a particular mastery of Rhône varieties, old-vine Grenache, and robust Shiraz. Signature bottlings such as 'The Dead Arm Shiraz' and 'The Ironstone Pressings' stand as benchmarks of regional depth, complexity, and age-worthy character.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
9.5% - 11.5%