Fruity, elegant red wines.
Purpose
Fermivin® PF6 produces elegant, round and balanced wines.
This strain brings forest and fresh fruit aromas to the fore while also providing ageing potential.
It ferments well at low temperatures and is therefore suitable for cold maceration – a technique that promotes extraction and stabilisation of phenolic compounds.
In combination with the maceration enzyme Rapidase® Extra Color Fermivin PF6 optimises colour extraction.
Oenological properties
| Fermentation kinetics | standard |
| Nutrient requirement | medium |
| Alcohol tolerance | 14 % vol. |
| Temperature range | 12–28 °C |
Science and technology
Fermivin PF6 has a very low capacity to adsorb polyphenols and thus contributes to the colour of Pinot noir wines.
It promotes the release of C13 compounds (especially β-ionone), typical of Pinot noir aroma. A low gelatine index shows that Fermivin PF6 gives a less astringent wine.
Fermivin PF6 releases a large amount of isoamyl acetate – an intense fruity aroma for early-drinking wines.
Tasting notes
Notes of red fruit (cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant); a delicate, light nose. Fermivin PF6 gives elegant, round and balanced wines.
Metabolic characteristics
| Production of SO2 | < 10 mg/L |
| Glycerol production | 6–8 g/L |
| Volatile acid production | < 0,24 g/L |
| Acetaldehyde production | < 20 mg/L |
| Production of H2S | low |
| Killer factor | neutral |
| HCDC activity (hydroxycinnamate decarboxylase) | 50 % |
Fermivin PF6 contains more than 10 billion active dry yeast cells per gram.
Origin
Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. cerevisiae. Strain LW06 was selected in Burgundy (France) and validated by Oenobrands.
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.
