Zymaflore® VL1

Zymaflore® VL1 – White wine yeast for developing terpene flavors

Zymaflore® VL1 is a selected active pure dry yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) For the manufacture of Aromatically fine, variety-typical white wines. The yeast strain comes from a terroir selection and is specially adapted to the Digestion of terpene flavors Designed.

Thanks to their special Enzymatic equipment (β-glucosidase activity) Zymaflore® VL1 promotes the release of Variety flavourings of the terpene type as typical for Nutmeg, Riesling or Gewürztraminer are. The resulting wines are characterized by Great aromatic finesse, clarity and elegance off. 

The POF negative yeast strain prevents the formation of vinylphenols and thus medical or paint-like false aromas. Zymaflore® VL1 is ideal for Great Chardonnays and for the Extension on fine yeast (sur lie).

Benefits at a glance

• Very strong release of terpene flavourings
• Ideal for nutmeg, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chardonnay
• POF(-) – no phenolic misflavorings
• Very good clarity and aromatic finesse
• Suitable for premium and ultra-premium wine styles

Fermentation properties

• Alcohol tolerance: up to 14,5 % vol.
• Optimal fermentation temperature: 16–20 °C
• High nitrogen demand
• Low formation of volatile acid and H2S
• Low foam formation

Application & Dosage

• Dosage: 20–30 g / hL
• Rehydrogenation according to manufacturer's instructions
• Avoid temperature differences above 10 °C
• Pre-source time maximum 45 minutes

Field of use

Alcoholic fermentation of white wine musts for the production of aromatically fine, varietal and elegant wines in the professional winery industry.