LALVIN® EC 1118

Lalvin EC1118TM – Prise de Mousse pure-bred yeast

Lalvin EC1118TM is a globally proven dry pure breeding yeast for the safe and reliable fermentation of white and red wines as well as for the second fermentation in the production of sparkling and sparkling wines.

The yeast is characterized by a particularly robust fermentation kinetics, high alcohol tolerance and neutral aromatics. It is ideal for bottle fermentation (Prise de Mousse) and problematic fermentation conditions.

Benefits at a glance

• Very reliable, vigorous fermentation
• Short lag phase
• Alcohol tolerance up to 18 % vol.
• Very low H2S and SO2 formation
• Temperature range 10–30 °C
• Neutral sensory influence
• Killer factor positive
• Suitable for sparkling wine, wine and cider

Application & Dosage

Recommended dose: 0,2–0,4 g/L.

Rehydration: Rehydrate yeast in water at 35–37 °C for 20 minutes. Temperature difference between must and yeast solution should not exceed 10 °C.

Technical data

• Yeast strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. cerevisiae
• Viable yeast: > 1010 CFU/g
• Alcohol tolerance: up to 18 % vol.
• Fermentation temperature: 10–30 °C
• Low nitrogen demand
• Very low foam formation

Note: Product intended exclusively for oenology. Not suitable for direct consumption.