Exotics Mosaic
A Saccharomyces cerevisiae x Saccharomyces paradoxus hybrid.
Purpose
A novel yeast for exotic, complex, barrel fermented iconic white and red wines.
Exotics Mosaic is a hybrid between S. cerevisiae and S. paradoxus. This hybrid inherited the aromatic capabilities of both its parents, thereby expanding the aromatic potential and complexity of what pure S. cerevisiae has to offer.
White wines produced by this yeast are described as having exotic aromas and flavours. Exotics Mosaic is recommended for the production of barrel fermented Chardonnay, Chenin blanc and Viognier. It enhances guava, passion fruit, tropical fruit salad and stone fruit aromas and flavours. It is cold sensitive and ferments at a steady rate in barrels, producing good mouthfeel.
Apart from its enhanced aromatic potential in red wines, Exotics Mosaic has added advantages such as enhancing malolactic fermentation through partial malic acid breakdown (as much as 17% observed), as well as higher glycerol production and lower alcohol conversion in high sugar must conditions. Wines produced with this yeast are described as complex with intense aroma, well-rounded, well-balanced, full-bodied wines. It is recommended for the production of Syrah, Merlot and Pinotage.
Results & benefits
Science and Technology
Characteristics
Fermentation kinetics
- Conversion factor: 0.56 – 0.61
Technical characteristics
- Cold tolerance: 18 °C
- Optimum temperature range: 18 – 28 °C
- Osmotolerance: 25 °Brix
- Alcohol tolerance at 20 °C: 15.5%
Metabolic characteristics
- Glycerol production: generally 9 – 13 g/L
- Volatile acidity production: generally lower than 0.4 g/L
- SO2 production: none to very low
- Nitrogen requirement: average
- Malic acid degradation: yes, in red wines
- Pectinolytic activity: yes
Phenotype
- Killer: positive
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Origin
Exotics Mosaic is a product of the yeast hybridisation program of the Institute for Wine Biotechnology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
We have dedicated data sheets, whether you use Exotics Mosaic for white or red wine.
Usage
Dosage
30 g/hL (2.5 lb/1000 gal)
Packaging & Storage
Packaging
Exotics Mosaic is vacuum-packed in 250 g packets.
Storage
It must be stored in a cool (5 – 15 °C, 41 – 59 °F), dry place, sealed in its original packaging.
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