LEVEL² FLAVIA™
(Metschnikowia pulcherrima)

Overexpress aromatic terpenes and volatile thiols
  • Suitable for organic wine (EU 2018/848)
  • Suitable for NOP
  • Vegan

Brand
LEVEL²
Product detailsWine typesTechnical informationProduct documentationPairing
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Product details

LEVEL² FLAVIA™ is a pure culture of Metschnikowia pulcherrima selected from nature by the Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) for its specific capacity to release enzymes with – arabinofuranosidase activity. When used in sequential inoculation with a compatible selected Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strain, LEVEL² FLAVIA™ will impact the production of such varietal aromas as terpenes and volatile thiols. Under certain conditions, M. pulcherrima does not show fermentative activity. However, the enzymatic activity of M. pulcherrima gives the desired outcomes. Best results are achieved when LEVEL² FLAVIA™ is sequentially inoculated with a S. cerevisiae strain that is a high terpene/thiol releaser/converter. Suggested varieties include Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Colombard.

Selected by the Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)

Wine types

White

Technical information

  • General sensory contribution: Complements varietal characters
  • Competitive factor: Neutral
  • Minimum temperature: 15 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 22 °C
  • Nutritional needs: Moderate
  • MLF compatibility: Neutral
  • SO2production: Low
  • Alcohol tolerance: 3 %
  • Glycerol production: No info

Product documentation

Pairing

  • Colombard
  • Riesling: Floral, Rose, Peach
  • Sauvignon blanc: Tropical Fruit, Passion Fruit