Zymaflora X5

Zymaflore® X5 – White wine yeast with high thiol and aroma intensity

Zymaflore® X5 is a selected active pure dry yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)which are specially designed for the manufacture Modern, fresh and complex white wines has been developed. The yeast strain formed from a crossing shows a exceptionally strong exposure of thiol flavors with simultaneously clean formation of fermentation aromas. 

Zymaflore® X5 unfolds intense notes of Grapefruit, box tree and exotic fruit (4MSP, 3SH, A3SH) and is particularly suitable for Sauvignon blanc and other aromatic grape varieties. The wines work fresh, clear and aromatically precise.

The yeast ferments Very safe even in difficult conditionse.g. low tart content, low temperatures or high sugar content. Thanks to the High alcohol tolerance Zymaflore® X5 is also suitable for demanding musts.

Benefits at a glance

• Very severe exposure of thiolic varietal flavourings
• Ideal for modern, aromatic white wines
• High fermentation safety even at low temperatures
• Low formation of volatile acid and H2S
• Suitable for premium and popular premium wine styles

Fermentation properties

• Alcohol tolerance: up to 16 % vol.
• Fermentation temperature: from 13 °C (also cold fermentation possible)
• High nitrogen demand
• Tolerant to low purity (<50 NTU)

Application & Dosage

• Dosage: 20–30 g / hL
• Rehydrogenation according to manufacturer's instructions
• Temperature differences < See 10 °C

Field of use

Alcoholic fermentation of white wine musts, in particular Sauvignon blanc and thiol-stressed grape varieties, in the professional winery industry.