Zymaflor F15

LAFFORT ZYMAFLORETM F15 – Red wine yeast for fruity and round wines

ZYMAFLORETM F15 by LAFFORT is a high-quality pure-bred yeast for the production of fruity, round and structured red wines. The yeast strain was selected from the terroir of Bordeaux red wines and is particularly suitable for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.

ZYMAFLORETM F15 is characterized by a high glycerol production off. As a result, the yeast supports a fuller and rounder impression on the palate, while at the same time maintaining the typical varietal characteristics of the wine.

Benefits of ZYMAFLORETM F15

• Especially for fruity and round red wines
• Yeast strain selected from Bordeaux Terroir
• Especially suitable for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir
• High glycerol production for more volume and roundness
• Safe and fast fermentation
• Good alcohol tolerance up to about 16% vol.
• Maintains varietal characteristicity
• Suitable for wines with high alcohol potential
• Very suitable for longer wine production

Fermentation properties

The optimal fermentation temperature of ZYMAFLORETM F15 is 20 to 32 °C. The yeast strain has a medium nitrogen demand and shows fast and safe fermentation kinetics. The alcohol tolerance is up to approximately 16 % vol.

Dosage

The recommended dosage is 20–30 g/hl. In the case of prefermentation cold maceration, the yeast can already be used during filling with 5 g/hl and then after maceration with a further 15–20 g/hl.

ZYMAFLORETM F15 is the right choice for winemakers and wineries who want to produce aromatic, fruity and at the same time round red wines with good mouth feel and good shelf life.