Lalvin Bourgovin RC212 Dry Wine Yeast - 5 gram

Lalvin Bourgovin RC212 Dry Wine Yeast - 5 gram

Lalvin Bourgovin RC212 a wise choice to enhance the polyphenolic content of Gamay, Zinfandel and Grenache. Lalvin Bourgovin RC212 consistently produces Pinot Noirs with good structure, ripe berry, bright fruit and spicy characteristics. Check out our Lalvin and Red Star wine yeast charts to compare the different yeasts.

The Lalvin Bourgovin RC212 yeast has been selected by the BIVB (Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne), and was developed for red wines with color and structure. Due to the limited polyphenol adsorption on its cell wall, this yeast promotes the stabilization of the color and tannins during fermentation. 

Specifications:

• Wine Styles:  For delicate and elegant red wines (supports color and structure)
• Alcohol tolerance up to 16%
• Fermentation temperature range: 18°C to 30°C (64°F to 86°F)
• Aroma:  Ripe cherry, bright fruity and spicy characteristics.
• Dosage Rate:  Use 1 sachet for up to 23 Liters (6 Gallons)
• Saccharomyces cerevisiae cerevisiae
• Neutral to the competitive factor
• Average lag phase
• Moderate fermentation rate
• High requirement in assimilable nitrogen
• Low production of volatile acidity
• Low SO2 production
• No foam formation
• Low cell wall absorption of polyphenols

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