Exotics Novello
A Saccharomyces cerevisiae x Saccharomyces cariocanus hybrid.
Purpose
A novel yeast for exotic, iconic, fresh and fruity white and red wines.
For exotic, iconic, fresh and fruity white wines, with enhanced softness. In terms of taste, it decreases tannin intensity, astringency and bitterness, and increases softness. It enhances the production of fruity and floral esters, as well as thiols.
For soft, full-bodied and aromatic red wines, it decreases astringency, dryness and bitterness, whilst increasing mouthfeel and overall quality. It enhances notes of red and black fruit and spice, with decreased green, vegetal and balsamic characters.
Results & benefits
Science and Technology
Characteristics
Fermentation kinetics
- Conversion factor: 0.56 – 0.61
Technical characteristics
- Cold tolerance: 15 °C
- Optimum temperature range: 17 – 28 °C
- Osmotolerance: 25 °Brix
- Alcohol tolerance at 20 °C: 15.5%
Metabolic characteristics
- Glycerol production: generally 8 – 10 g/L
- Volatile acidity production: generally lower than 0.4 g/L
- SO2 production: none to very low
- Nitrogen requirement: average
- Pectinolytic activity: yes
Phenotype
- Killer: positive
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Origin
This interspecies hybrid was developed in collaboration with the Australian Wine Research Institute, Australia.
We have dedicated data sheets, whether you use Exotics Novello for white or red wine.
Usage
Dosage
30 g/hL (2.5 lb/1000 gal)
Packaging & Storage
Packaging
Exotics Novello 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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