LALVIN ICV-D47 Dried Active Yeast

Complex Whites with Citrus and Floral Notes

Lalvin ICV-D47

(Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

5g Sachets - Treats 4.5L-23L (1 to 5 Gallons)

Lalvin are probably the best yeast in the world. They are definitely the most popular yeast in the world.

Lalvin ICV-D47 is an excellent choice for dry whites, blush wines and residual sugar wines.

Ideal for the production of full-bodied, barrel fermented Chardonnay and other white varietals.

When left on lees, ripe, spicy aromas with tropical and citrus notes are developed.

• Competitive factor K2

• Average alcohol tolerance up to 14%

• Short lag phase

• Moderate fermentation rate

• Optimal fermentation temperature: 15 to 20°C

• Sensitive to low temperatures (<15°C) in clarified juices

• Low requirement in assimilable nitrogen

• Low production of acetaldehyde

• Low production of volatile acidity

• SO2 production: very low final level at the end of fermentation

• Production of H2S : low

• Low foam formation

• MLF friendly with Oenococcus oeni bacteria

• Average requirement in O2 (necessary for the synthesis of survival factors)

This strain was isolated from grapes grown in the Côtes-du-Rhône region of France.

ICV-D47 is a high polysaccharide producer known to accentuate fruit characteristics and bring volume and complexity to white wines.

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