LEVEL² INITIA™
(Metschnikowia pulcherrima)
Natural protection against oxidation in white and rosé
Product details
LEVEL² INITIA™ is a non-Saccharomyces yeast selection made by Vincent Gerbaux at the Institut Francais de la Vigne et du Vin (IFV) in Beaune, France. INITIA™ yeast has the unique capacity to rapidly consume oxygen. INITIA™ is Metschnikowia pulcherrima to be used pre-fermentation in freshly pressed white or rosé juice to protect against oxidation. Fresher aromatics and brighter colors result due to oxygen utilization as the yeast grows and synthesizes unsaturated fatty acids. Inoculation with selected Saccharomyces and a balanced nutrition plan is necessary to complete alcoholic fermentation.
Selected by Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin, Burgundy, France
Wine types
Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Bioprotection
- Minimum temperature: 4 °C
- Maximum temperature: 18 °C
- Nutritional needs: High
- MLF compatibility: Neutral
- SO2production: Very-low
- Alcohol tolerance: 3 %
Product documentation
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