Wine Yeasts
Wine Bacteria
Nutrients / Protectors
Specific Inactivated Yeasts
Enzymes
Chitosan
Vineyard Solutions
Selected by Inter-Rhône in the Côtes du Rhône, France
Specie
Saccharomyces cerevisiae cerevisiae
Competitive Factor
Active
General Sensory Contribution
Enhance varietal aromas
Cabernet Sauvignon
Berry, Color stability, Ageable tannins
Merlot
Berry, Spice, Color stability
Zinfandel
Jam, Black pepper, Spice, High alcohol
White Wine
Rosé Wine
High Brix Juice
Excellent alcohol tolerance
Lalvin Rhône 2226™ is a vineyard isolate from Côtes du Rhône. It is very alcohol tolerant and highly recommended for high sugar reds and late harvest wines. In red varietals, high color and good structure, as well as black cherry, berry and cherry cola aromas characterize L2226Fermentation Speed
Fast
Glycerol Production
Moderate
Lag Phase
Very short
Nitrogen Needs
High
Alcohol Tolerance
18 %
Volatile Acidity
Moderate
SO₂ Production
Moderate
Max. Temperature
30 °C
Min. Temperature
15 °C
H₂S 170ppm
Low
H₂S 60ppm
Low
Reaction to O₂ addition
Moderate
Acetaldehyde Production
Low
