Fermivin® XL

Fermivin® XL – Red wine yeast for fruity and soft red wine styles

Fermivin® XL is a selected active pure dry yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. cerevisiae)which are specially designed for the manufacture Fruity, soft red wines with low astringency has been developed. The yeast strain was derived from University of Santiago de Chile Selected.

Fermivin® XL supports the Reduction of bitter and aggressive tanninsby adsorbing the most bitter tannin fractions. This produces red wines with Soft mouth feelharmonious structure and high fruit intensity.

The yeast is particularly suitable for Short fermentation of mash and for red wines that should be ready to drink early. In combination with Mash enzymes for colour extraction the color and phenol yield can additionally be optimized.

Benefits at a glance

• Ideal for fruity, soft red wines
• Reduces bitterness and aggressive tannins
• Soft mouth feel and low astringency
• Fast fermentation and early drinking
• POF(-) – no phenolic misflavorings

Fermentation properties

• Alcohol tolerance: up to 15,5 % vol.
• Fermentation temperature: 20–30 °C
• Fast fermentation kinetics
• Standard nitrogen requirements
• Very little formation of volatile acid 

Application & Dosage

• Recommended dosage: 20 g / hL
• Rehydrogenation according to manufacturer's instructions
• Temperature difference between yeast preparation and must </i; 10 °C

Field of use

Alcoholic fermentation of red wine musts for the production of fruity, soft and early ripe red wines in the professional winery industry.