Lalvin Rhone 2226™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Alcohol tolerance and fermentation performance, structure and colour stability
Product details
LALVIN RHÔNE 2226™ enhances varietal flavour and aroma (black fruit), contributes to structure, and maintains high colour intensity. Can also be used for certain white varieties (eg Semillon) from warmer regions. A vigorous fermenter, tolerates 18% v/v alcohol. Given its tolerance to high alcohol, this yeast is recommended for the fermentation of high sugar red wines and late harvest wines. LALVIN RHÔNE 2226™ contributes to wine quality by enhancing varietal aroma expression and tannin structure and maintains a high colour intensity.
Selected by Selected by the Côtes du Rhône Wine Committee in the Côtes du Rhône, France
Wine types
Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Contributes to aroma. Promotes phenolic extraction and texture.
- Competitive factor: Active
- Minimum temperature: 15 °C
- Maximum temperature: 28 °C
- Nutritional needs: High
- MLF compatibility: Recommended
- SO2production: Moderate
- Fermentation rate: Fast
- Alcohol tolerance: 18 %
- Glycerol production: Moderate
Product documentation
Pairing
- Merlot
- Nebbiolo
- Sangiovese
- Syrah
- Tempranillo
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