Fermentis VR44 Wine Yeast, 500 grams

Fermentis VR44 Yeast: 500 grams

INGREDIENTS Yeast (saccharomyces bayanus) Emulsifier: E491 (sorbitan monostearate)

SUGGESTIONS OF USE : VR 44 is convenient for all types of applications even in difficult wine making conditions.

This is an equivalent wine yeast to our Red Star Champagne (CHP).

ORIGIN

VR 44 was selected in the Champagne region for its excellent fermentation characteristics and its resistance to extreme wine making conditions (Springer selection).

OENOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Fermentation abilities
• Killer character strain, enabling a good settlement and a fast fermentation start
• Regular and complete fermentation of sugars
• Fermentation temperature: 10°C to 40°C
• Alcohol tolerance: 16% vol./vol.
• Low nitrogen requirements Metabolic characteristics
• Sugar/alcohol yield: 16.5 g/l for 1% vol./vol.
• Low production of acetaldehyde (<30mg/L) and SO2
• Low production of volatile acidity (<0,24 g/l)
• Low production of foam