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Lalvin Sensy™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

Ideal for white varieties to promote varietal character, enhance aromatics and mouthfeel. A QTL yeast with low to no H2S, SO2 and acetaldehyde.

  • Suitable for organic wine (EU 2018/848)
  • Suitable for NOP
  • Vegan
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Product details

Lalvin Sensy™ has been characterized and selected for its very low capacity to produce H2S, SO2, and acetaldehyde, with the security to complete alcoholic fermentation especially when varietal aroma is sought after. Recommended for Pinot Gris, Semillon, Chardonnay and Colombard

Wine types

White

Technical information

  • General sensory contribution: Varietal
  • Competitive factor: Active
  • Minimum temperature: 12 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 18 °C
  • Nutritional needs: Low
  • MLF compatibility: Recommended
  • SO2production: Very-low
  • Fermentation rate: Moderate
  • Alcohol tolerance: 15 %

Product documentation

Documentation

Technical datasheetSpecification datasheetSafety datasheetKosher certificateProduct declaration

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