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BOTRYTIS NOBLE
Botrytis Noble is the result of humid weather of some autumn seasons and delaying the
harvest with a view to allowing the development of Botrytis Cinerea, a necrotrophic
fungus. This fungus, otherwise known as ‘noble rot’ or ‘pourriture noble’, causes an
extraordinary effect on the grape concentrating the flavours and aromas of the grape as
well as the fungus resulting in an exquisite and unique flavour.
Varieties: Sauvignon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Gros Manseng, Gewürztraminer y Petit Grain
Kilograms per hectare: 2000
Hectolitres per hectare: 4 - 6
Region: Juanicó
Soil type: Chalky - clay
Climate:
~ Temperate with ocean influences
~ Mean annual temperature of 16.6° C. (62° F.)
~ Seasons clearly marked with warm summers and cool winters
WINEMAKING METHOD:
~ Leaves in some vineyards plots are especially removed
~ These plots are inspected several times
~ Only grapes that have acquired a precise degree of Botrytis Cinerea are collected
~ Grape bunches are pressed whole without having been de stemmed
~ Selection of special yeasts and gapes fermented between 14 - 18 °C
~ Partial ageing 6-12 months in new and second use French oak barrels
WINEMAKER’S NOTES:
Our late harvest wine style is similar to Sauternes, Tokaji and the Austrian and German
sweet wines. It takes very special conditions for Botrytis Cinerea to appear and therefore
this wine is not necessarily made every year. In 1996 we experienced these optimum
conditions and the first late harvest wine from Uruguay was produced by Establecimiento Juanicó.
Appearance: Deep golden colour.
Nose: Intense and fascinating aromas with hints dried apricots, lychee, roses, honey and
pineapple.
Palate: The flavours of honey, almonds and dry fruit combined with good natural acidity
found in the grapes make this a perfectly balanced and deliciously rich late harvest wine.
Serving temperature: 10 - 12º C.
Food pairings: This wine is excellent as an aperitif particularly with foie gras or truffled
pâté. It is ideal to be served with blue cheese (Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton), but also
with fruit based desserts.
Vineyards & Winery Ruta 5, Km. 38,200 - Juanicó - Canelones - Uruguay 90400
Tel.: +598 (0) 335 9725 - Fax: +598 (0) 335 9625 - E-Mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.juanico.com