Fermivin VR5

Fermivin VR5 – powerful red wine yeast for structured, storable wines

Fermivin VR5 is one Dried, fine wine yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus) from the region Burgundy (France). It was specially made for the production Structured, tannin-rich red wines developed with high maturity potential.

The yeast brings the Flavour of red and dark fruit clear and precise and is ideal for wines that long maturation period needed. Thanks to the High alcohol resistance ferment Fermivin VR5 reliably up to 16 % vol. and enables both Dry and residual sweet wine styles.

Fermivin VR5 is recommended for wines made from Black grapes and of Tannin-rich fruits such as aronia, elderberry, blackcurrants, cherries, sour cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and plums. The yeast shows its full potential in Fermentation temperatures of 18–32 °C.

Benefits at a glance

• Red wine yeast for powerful, storable wines
• High aroma potential for red and dark fruits
• Alcohol tolerance up to 16 % vol.
• Suitable for dry and sweet wine styles
• Broad temperature range (18–32 °C)
• Easy application through short rehydration

Fermentation properties

• Alcohol tolerance: up to 16 % vol.
• Optimal fermentation temperature: 18–32 °C
• Good fermentation safety even at high sugar levels

Application & Dosage

• 1 bag sufficient for 10–35 l
• Rehydration: Stir contents in 100 ml of boiled water cooled to 30 °C
• Allow to stand for 20 minutes at room temperature
• Then add to the fermentation container

Note:

For safe and complete fermentation, the addition of Yeast nutrients with vitamin B1 recommended.

Field of use

Red wine production and fruit wine production in the professional winery industry as well as in the ambitious hobby sector.