Lalvin ICV Opale 2.0™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae cerevisiae)

New wine yeast for rose wines and cider to bring out exotic and citrus aromas, while maintaining freshness sought after in roses. A QTL yeast with low to no H2S, SO2 and acetaldehyde production.

  • Suitable for organic wine (EU 2018/848)
  • Suitable for NOP
  • Vegan

Brand
Lalvin
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Product details

Lalvin ICV Opale 2.0™ exhibits a special ability to produce very low level of H2S and SO2. Moreover, the final level of acetaldehyde fermented with Lalvin ICV Opale 2.0™ will be a good asset to stabilize most wines with moderate SO2 level. Sensory attributes provide exotic, tropical and citrus fruit intensity. Lalvin ICV Opale 2.0™ is a good alternative to other selected wine yeast to obtain more freshness in wine.

Selected by Selected by ICV, France

Wine types

Red
White
Rosé

Technical information

  • General sensory contribution: Enhance varietal aromas
  • Competitive factor: Active
  • Minimum temperature: 15 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 30 °C
  • Nutritional needs: Low
  • SO2production: Very-low
  • Fermentation rate: Moderate
  • Alcohol tolerance: 16 %
  • Glycerol production: Moderate

Product documentation