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LALVIN S6U™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae uvarum)

For unique structural and flavour complexity in dry white wines

  • Suitable for organic wine (EU 2018/848)
  • Suitable for NOP
  • Vegan
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LALVIN S6U™ is a natural hybrid between S. cerevisiae and S. bayanus (formerly S. uvarum). Predominantly used in the production of dry white table wines, chiefly Chardonnay and Semillon, LALVIN S6U™ is well recognised for imparting unique organoleptic characteristics - particularly flavour complexity and soft / smooth mouthfeel - that are associated with fermentation and autolytic by-products. Also enhances varietal characters, with an emphasis on floral and spicy notes. Ethyl esters and aromatic alcohols add dimension to barrel fermented Chardonnay. LALVIN S6U™ is a slow starter of alcoholic fermentations, has a moderate fermentation vigour.

Selected by Selected by Istituto Sperimentale Enologia de Velletri - Italy

Wine types

White

Technical information

  • Competitive factor: Sensitive
  • Minimum temperature: 10 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 30 °C
  • Nutritional needs: Low
  • MLF compatibility: Recommended
  • SO2production: Low
  • Fermentation rate: Moderate
  • Alcohol tolerance: 15 %
  • Glycerol production: Very high

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