Fermivin XL
FRUITY SMOOTH RED AND ROSÉ WINES
Purpose
Fermivin® XL produces fruity red wine with softer tannins; as a result, wine for rapid consumption has a less aggressive structure.
Fermivin XL is suitable for short macerations.
When used in combination with the maceration enzyme Rapidase® Extra Color, Fermivin XL optimises colour and polyphenol extraction.
Results & benefits
Oenological properties
| Fermentations kinetics | Fast |
| Nutrients requirements | Average |
| Alcohol tolerance | 15.5 % vol. |
| Temperature range | 20-30 °C, 68-86 °F |
Science and Technology
Fermivin XL has a great ability to adsorb the most galloyl esters astringent tannins and thus reduces wine astringency.
Characteristics
Tasting notes
Red and black fruit hints, with low astringency and roundness on the palate.
Metabolic characteristics
| SO2 production | < 10 mg/L |
| Glycerol production | 7 – 9 g/L |
| Volatile acid production | < 0.24 g/L |
| Acetaldehyde production | < 20 mg/L |
| H2S production | Low |
| Killer factor | Neutral |
| Vinylphenol production | Undetectable (POF -) |
Specification
Fermivin XL contains more than 10 billion active dry yeast cells per gram.
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Origin
Specie: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. cerevisiae.
Strain CECTA 11947 was selected and validated by the University of Santiago (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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