LEVEL² FLAVIA™
(Metschnikowia pulcherrima,)
Product details
LEVEL² FLAVIA™ is a pure culture of Metschnikowia pulcherrima, selected from nature by Universitad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), for its specific capacity to release varietal aromas from precursors with its unique enzymatic activity (α-arabinofuranosidase and β-lyase). Used in sequential inoculation with a compatible selected Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strain, LEVEL² FLAVIA™ will impact on the production of varietal aromas such as terpenes and volatile thiols. The best results are achieved when LEVEL² FLAVIA™ is sequentially inoculated with a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain which is a high terpene / thiol releaser / converter. Suggested varieties include Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.
Selected by Selected by the Universitad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)
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Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Enhances varietal aromas and some mouthfeel
- Competitive factor: Neutral
- Minimum temperature: 15 °C
- Maximum temperature: 22 °C
- Nutritional needs: Moderate
- MLF compatibility: Recommended
- SO2production: Low
- Fermentation rate: Slow
- Alcohol tolerance: 3 %
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