Yeast VIN-O-FERM Tuscany 20gr

Product features

VIN-O-FERM® Tuscany is a specially selected yeast strain developed for young red and rosé wines. Particularly suitable for pre-soaked mash and cold fermentation. Its main properties include high glycerin formation, excellent alcohol production ability, low foam formation and high SO₂ tolerance. The flavors of the yeast are dominated by the aromas of forest and red berries.

Product properties

• Short incubation time: The yeast activates quickly, facilitating the fermentation process.
• Low sulfite production: Minimizes the presence of unwanted sulfites in the wine.
• Regular fermentation: Ensures stable and uniform fermentation.
• Low oleic acid production: Less than 0.15 g/l (H₂SO₄), which helps to maintain the pure taste of the wine.
• Fermentation temperature: 8 – 30°C, can be used in a wide temperature range.
• Low foaming: Minimizes foaming during fermentation.
• Sugar/alcohol conversion: 16.5 g/l sugar content results in an alcohol content of 1 tf%, ensuring complete fermentation of the sugars.
• Alcohol tolerance: It can handle up to 13.3% alcohol content.
• Low polyhydric alcohol production: Reduces the formation of unwanted alcohols.
• Good resistance to SO₂: High tolerance to sulfites.
• High glycerol synthesis: 6.2 – 6.5 g/L, which gives the wines a richer texture.
• Fast autolysis: Supports malic acid breakdown, improving the wine's acid profile.

Dosage

The recommended dosage of the product is 15-25 g/hl, which helps to optimize the fermentation process and achieve the desired flavor profile.