Zymaflora FX10

Zymaflore® FX10 – Red wine yeast for elegant structure and shelf life

Zymaflore® FX10 is a selected active pure dry yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) For manufacture Strong, elegant and storable red wines. The yeast strain formed from a cross-breed unites a Very reliable fermentation performance with a targeted Modulation of tannin reactivity.

Zymaflore® FX10 supports the Preservation of polyphenolic potential and promoted by a high polysaccharide formation one Soft, silky mouth feel. The tannins look mature and harmonious without losing structure.

The yeast is ideal for Storable red wines and show their strengths, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Dornfelder. Thanks to the high temperature tolerance Zimaflore® FX10 ferments safely and cleanly even in warm conditions.

Benefits at a glance

• Red wine yeast for elegant, storable wines
• Maintains polyphenolic potential
• High polysaccharide formation for soft mouth feel
• Silk, well integrated tannins
• Very suitable for yeast storage

Fermentation properties

• Alcohol tolerance: up to 16 % vol.
• Fermentation temperature: 20–35 °C
• Low nitrogen demand
• Low formation of volatile acid and H2S

Application & Dosage

• Dosage: 20–30 g / hL
• For cold maceration: 5 g / hL on mashing, then 15-20 g / hL before heating
• Rehydrogenation according to manufacturer's instructions
• Temperature differences < Maintain 10 °C

Field of use

Alcoholic fermentation of red wine musts to produce elegant, structured and storable wines in the professional winery industry.