Wine Yeasts
Wine Bacteria
Nutrients / Protectors
Specific Inactivated Yeasts
Enzymes
Chitosan
Vineyard Solutions
Isolated from Rockpile Shiraz fermentations, California, USA
Specie
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Competitive Factor
Active
General Sensory Contribution
Enhances varietal characters. Contributes to a luscious mid-palate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Tempranillo
Zinfandel
Use for medium-full bodied Shiraz, Cabernet and Merlot. Result in flavour richness and mineral aromatic notes.
ENOFERM RP15™ was selected from a spontaneous Rockpile Syrah fermentation. This Californian isolate is used in concentrated reds, particularly Shiraz, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot where a moderate fermentation rate is desired for rich, lush, balanced mouthfeel and full bodied wines. ENOFERM RP15™ has a moderate nitrogen demand and contributes to varietal flavour, red fruit and mineral notes.Fermentation Speed
Moderate
Lag Phase
Very short
Nitrogen Needs
Moderate
Alcohol Tolerance
17 %
SO₂ Production
Moderate
Max. Temperature
30 °C
Min. Temperature
20 °C
H₂S 170ppm
Low
H₂S 60ppm
Low