Since the development of active dry yeasts for wine in the 70’s, to get the best of them, the best practice has been to rehydrate them in water at 37 °C for a short time, before inoculation of the juice or must to be fermented. However, there is a new trend for so-called “direct inoculation” […]

The word “non-Saccharomyces” hides in fact a tremendous diversity of species and strains inside each species, with unique characteristics and features for each one. Exploring and understanding their individual potential and benefits for winemakers has been and still is one the main focuses of Lallemand Oenology. Apart from exploring and selecting new strains, mastering their […]

Lallemand Oenology, the trailblazer in bioprotection from grapes to wine Bioprotection has been officially defined in March 2024 by the microbiology expert group at the OIV as the use of specific oenological microorganisms to control the development of other undesirable microorganisms and/or to avoid oxidations. Bioprotection tools can be found in various strains in different […]

Wine bacteria have a more considerable impact on the wine sensory profile than previously thought. New findings have shown that the genetic diversity within the wine bacteria Oenococcus oeni and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is very rich, and that it can have implications on how the wine bacteria perform, especially in terms of revelation of aroma compounds and wine […]