LALVIN ICV Black Pearl™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Product details
LALVIN ICV BlackPearl™ was isolated in the South of France, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees, in the South of France. It was selected in collaboration with ICV Group (Institut Coopératif du Vin) for its robust fermentative performances in high maturity grapes and its ability to express the original black fruit potential of highquality red grapes.
Wine types
Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Varietals.
- Competitive factor: Neutral
- Minimum temperature: 18 °C
- Maximum temperature: 28 °C
- Nutritional needs: Medium-high
- MLF compatibility: Recommended
- Alcohol tolerance: 16 %
Product documentation
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