ボトリチス

noun

botrytis; noble rot

Refers to the fungus Botrytis cinerea, especially in the context of winemaking where it is called 'noble rot' and used to produce sweet wines.

See also: 貴腐 (きふ)

• ボトリチスがついたブドウは、貴き腐ふワインの原げん料りょうになる。

  Grapes affected by botrytis become the raw material for noble rot wine.