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Fermivin VB1

PREMIUM DRY WHITE WINES

Purpose

Fermivin® VB1 is well adapted to ferment very clear musts. It is a strong fermenter and has a low nutrient demand.

The consumption of a part of the malic acid by Fermivin VB1 delays the start of malolactic fermentation.

Results & benefits

Oenological properties

Fermentations kinetics Fast
Nutrients requirements Low
Alcohol tolerance 16 % vol.
Temperature range 12-28 °C, 54-82 °F

Science and Technology

Fermivin VB1 is recommended for the production of qualitative Riesling wines by the most important German wine technology and research institutes.

Sensory profile of Riesling wines (Palatinate – Germany).
Fermentation kinetics of a Riesling wine (Palatinate – Germany).

Characteristics

Tasting notes

Very stable aromas that keep the freshness of wines over 12 months, especially on elegant Riesling and Grüner Veltliner wines. Citrus, yellow fruits and floral aromas, with minerality and good acidity.

Metabolic characteristics

SO2 production < 10 mg/L
Glycerol production 5 – 7 g/L
Volatile acid production < 0.15 g/L
Acetaldehyde production < 20 mg/L
H2S production Low
Killer factor Killer
Vinyl-phenol production Undetectable (POF -)

Specification

Fermivin VB1 contains more than 10 billion active dry yeast cells per gram.

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Product information

Origin

Specie: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus.
Strain VB1 was selected in the Alsace area (France) and validated by OENOBRANDS.

Usage

Dosage and Packaging

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Fermivin VB1 classic
Recommended dose: 20 g/hL.
Packaging: 500 g and 15 Kg vacuum-sealed packets.

In-Line Ready Fermivin VB1
Recommended dose: 30 g/hL.
Packaging: 500 g vacuum-sealed packets.

Packaging & Storage

Storage

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

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