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ENOFERM ALPHA™
(Oenococcus oeni)

Sensory complexity and mouthfeel over wide ranging difficult conditions.

  • Suitable for organic wine (EU 2018/848)
  • Suitable for NOP
  • Vegan
Process
MBR
Brand
ENOFERM
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Alpha was selected by the Institut Francais de la vigne et du vin (IFV), France, from spontaneous malolactic fermentations showing excellent fermentation activity and sensory contribution. Organoleptically the strain Alpha enhances velvet red fruits, roundness and complexity in red wines and respects varietal aromas in white wines. This strain has a tendency to reduce green and vegetative flavours.

Selected by IFV, France

Wine types

Red
White

Technical information

  • Minimum temperature: 14 °C
  • pH tolerance: > 3.2
  • Alcohol tolerance: 15.5 %
  • Co-inoculation suitability: Recommended
  • Diacetyl production during co-inoculation: Very-low
  • Diacetyl production post af inoculation: Moderate-to-low
  • Sensory impact: Mouthfeel, Complexity, Fruity

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