SIHA® Active yeast 10

SIHA® Active yeast 10 (Red Roman) – Red wine yeast with high alcohol tolerance

SIHA® Active yeast 10 (Red Roman) is a powerful dry pure breeding yeast for the safe fermentation of red wine mash and red wine musts. It impresses with rapid fermentation, high alcohol tolerance up to 16% vol. and particularly good color retention.

The yeast strain is ideal for structured, colour-intensive red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Dornfelder or Lemberger. The increased formation of sensory relevant polysaccharides results in wines with a harmonious mouth feel and stable color structure.

Benefits at a glance

• Especially for red wine mash & Red wine must
• High alcohol tolerance up to 16 % vol.
• Rapid fermentation & safe fermentation
• Temperature range 15 – 28 °C
• Strain with killer properties against wild yeast
• Low formation of unwanted by-products
• Promotes biological acid degradation

Application & Dosage

• Red wine mash: 15–25 g/hl (difficult conditions: 25–30 g/hl)
• Red wine must: 10–20 g/hl (difficult conditions: 20–30 g/hl)
• Rehydration recommended for optimal activation

Optimal fermentation temperature: 15–28 °C. For improved fermentation performance, the addition of a suitable yeast nutrient is recommended.

Form of delivery

• 500 g of composite aluminium foil Blockpack
• 20 x 500 g of cardboard

Ideal for professional wineries and ambitious cellar masters.