Found on a wide variety of plants, grey mould, caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea, is a fungal disease which spreads rapidly throughout gardens. Especially in damp, cool to mild weather ...

Also known by its scientific name, Botrytis cinerea, noble rot is a beneficial mold that grows on ripe wine grapes in the vineyard under specific climatic conditions. The mold dehydrates the grapes, ...

The wine is crafted from grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, which causes the grapes to shrivel and concentrate their sugars in the process. While this mold may sound undesirable ...