LALVIN EC1118™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus)
Product details
LALVIN EC1118 is the original and is good for barrel fermentations. It ferments well at low temperatures and flocculates well with very compact lees. Under low nutrient conditions, EC1118™ produces a lot of SO2 (up to 30 ppm) and as a result can inhibit malolactic fermentation. It is classified as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus.For more information please contact our distributor.
Wine types
Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Neutral
- Competitive factor: Active
- Minimum temperature: 10 °C
- Maximum temperature: 30 °C
- Nutritional needs: Low
- MLF compatibility: Recommended
- SO2production: Moderate
- Fermentation rate: Fast
- Alcohol tolerance: 18 %
- Glycerol production: High