Recommended to produce deeply colored and structured red wines.
- High alcohol tolerance (+15%), fast kinetics and low nitrogen requirements.
- Low production of higher alcohols and esters, fresh fruit oriented.
- Strong malic acid consumption favoring MLF.
- Easy-2-Use™.
- Hybrid Saccharomyces cerevisiae x Saccharomyces bayanus.
Application: Favors long aging conditions but can also bring structure and fresh fruit intensity to young wines. Premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Malbec, Sangiovese, Grenache, etc.
Packaging: 500 g
Recommended Dosage: 2 lb/1,000 gal (20 g/hL).
Fermentis’ innovative E2U™ (“Easy to Use”) yeasts offer the option of pitching directly into must without rehydrating, saving you time and money and allowing you to get more done with fewer people. Extensive testing has shown no change in flavor, aroma, color, or alcohol % regardless of preparation method used (normal rehydration, cold or hot water, or direct inoculation in the must). Look for the E2U™ icon throughout the Fermentis portfolio. See how it works:
