Fruity, spicy red wines.
Purpose
Fermivin® MT48 produces round, expressive wines with soft tannins and complex aromatic notes.
It handles varieties high in polyphenols (Cabernet sauvignon and Cabernet franc, Marselan), allowing short ageing, as well as lighter varieties such as Merlot and Syrah.
In combination with the maceration enzyme Rapidase® Extra Color Fermivin MT48 optimises extraction of phenolic compounds.
Oenological properties
| Fermentation kinetics | standard |
| Nutrient requirement | low |
| Alcohol tolerance | 15 % vol. |
| Temperature range | 20–30 °C |
Science and technology
Fermivin MT48 produces high glycerol concentrations, making the finished wine rounder on the palate.
Tasting notes
Fermivin MT48 produces rich, elegant wines with great intensity of spicy aromas, black and red fruit and plum.
Metabolic characteristics
| Production of SO2 | < 10 mg/L |
| Glycerol production | 8–10 g/L |
| Volatile acid production | < 0,24 g/L |
| Acetaldehyde production | < 25 mg/L |
| Production of H2S | medium |
| Killer factor | neutral |
| Vinylphenol production | not detected (POF-) |
Fermivin MT48 contains more than 10 billion active dry yeast cells per gram.
Origin
Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. cerevisiae. Strain 4882 was selected and validated in the Bordeaux region (France) by IFV (French Institute of Vine and Wine) with the assistance of the CIVB (Bordeaux Wine Council).
Dosage and packaging
| Format | Dose | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | 20 g/hL | 500 g vacuum packs |
Storage
Store in a cool (5–15 °C), dry place, sealed in the original packaging.
Not sure which strain best suits your wine? See the article How to choose Fermivin yeasts or contact us.
