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Fermivin A33

STRUCTURED AND COMPLEX RED WINES

Purpose

Fermivin® A33 is especially suitable for producing wines aged in barrels.

It has a very high alcohol tolerance and can complete fermentation up to 15% alcohol, or even higher with a good nutrition regime.

When used in combination with the maceration enzyme Rapidase® Extra Fruit, Fermivin A33 optimises colour and phenol compound extraction.

Results & benefits

Oenological properties

Fermentations kinetics Fast
Nutrients requirements High
Alcohol tolerance 15.5 % vol.
Temperature range 22-30 °C, 72-86 °F

Science and Technology

Fermivin A33 promotes polyphenol extraction and stabilises anthocyanins (as pyroanthocyanins).

Indexes of tannin content and total polyphenol (TPI) in Cabernet sauvignon wines fermented using Fermivin A33 and compared with the winery’s reference strain (Bordeaux – France).

Characteristics

Tasting notes

Fruity (blackcurrant and blackberry) aromas; toasty and chocolate hints.

Metabolic characteristics

SO2 production < 10 mg/L
Glycerol production 5 – 7 g/L
Volatile acid production < 0.24 g/L
Acetaldehyde production < 30 mg/L
H2S production Low
Killer factor Killer
HCDC (Hydroxycinnamate Decarboxylase ) activity 65 %

Specification

Fermivin A33 contains more than 10 billion active dry yeast cells per gram.

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Product information

Origin

Specie: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. cerevisiae.
Strain 331 was selected and validated by the University of Chile.

Usage

Dosage

20 g/hL 

Packaging & Storage

Packaging

500 g vacuum-sealed packets

Storage

Must be stored in its sealed, original packaging in a cool (5-15 °C / 41-59 °F) dry place.

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