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Viniflora® Merit™
Viniflora® Merit™ is a selected strain of Saccharomyces cerevisae isolated from a Syrah wine in South Africa. For high sugar musts, it is essential to select a yeast that is capable of completing fermentation. It is a very fast, reliable and robust yeast strain that can ferment wine up to 17% alcohol (v/v). This strain is ideal for restarting fermentations and produces very low levels of SO2.
Key Features
- Recommended for sparkling and red wines
- Produces red and black fruit aromas and flavors
- Alcohol tolerance is up to 17% (v/v)
- Low SO2 and H2S production
Pack Size: 500 g, 10 kg
Innovative Yeast Solutions: Leveraging Non-Saccharomyces Strains for Better Wine
Presentation Topics include:
- Selecting the proper Viniflora™ yeast strain for your wine
- Advantages of Non-Saccharomyces yeasts: bio-protection, flavor & texture, acidity
- Research update: Glutathione and Non-Saccharomyces yeast as presented at 2024 ASEV National Meeting
- Product Update: FrootZen™ in freeze-dried format
- Presentation Notes: Novonesis Webinar Slides
- Presentation Notes: ASEV Poster
Preparing Pre- & Primary Fermentation: Pondering the Possibilities of Your Microbiological Toolbox
Presentation Topics include:
- Selecting the proper Viniflora® yeast strain for your wine
- Lowering your SO2 usage with non-Saccharomyces yeast
- Using pre-fermentative yeasts to BioProtect the must by preventing the growth of unwanted yeast and bacteria
- Differentiating your wine by aroma intensification, acid production, and mouthfeel perception through biological means
- Streamlining your winemaking process with innovative blends and co-inoculation techniques
- Presentation Notes: Chr. Hansen Webinar Slides