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Lalvin Rhone 2226™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae cerevisiae)
Excellent alcohol tolerance
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Product details
Lalvin Rhône 2226™ is a vineyard isolate from Côtes du Rhône. It is very alcohol tolerant and highly recommended for high sugar reds and late harvest wines. In red varietals, high color and good structure, as well as black cherry, berry and cherry cola aromas characterize L2226
Selected by Selected by Inter-Rhône in the Côtes du Rhône, France
Wine types
Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Enhance varietal aromas
- Competitive factor: Active
- Minimum temperature: 15 °C
- Maximum temperature: 30 °C
- Nutritional needs: High
- MLF compatibility: Not really recommended
- SO2production: Moderate
- Fermentation rate: Fast
- Alcohol tolerance: 18 %
- Glycerol production: Moderate
Product documentation
Pairing
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Berry, Color stability, Ageable tannins
- Merlot: Berry, Spice, Color stability
- Zinfandel: Jam, Black pepper, Spice, High alcohol