LEVEL2 Flavia™
(Metschnikowia pulcherrima)

Impacts on the expression of terpenes and thiols. Recommended for Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Suitable for organic wine (EU 2018/848)
  • Suitable for NOP
  • Vegan

Brand
LEVEL2
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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 the Universitad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)

Wine types

White
Rosé

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 %

Product documentation

Pairing

  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon blanc