LEVEL2 Biodiva™
(Torulaspora delbrueckii)
Enhances the intesity of varietal aromatic expression and mouthfeel complexity. Low VA production. Recommended for Chardonnay, Semillon and Dessert style white wines.
Product details
Originally released in a kit form called Level2TD for white wines, Lallemand have now launched this product as a single product, whereby winemakers can select a paired Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain to complement the T.delbueckii. in both red and white wines. BIODIVA ,Torulaspora delbrueckii, tends to enhance varietal and fermentation ester characters whilst contributing mouthfeel. An overall increase in aromatic complexity. Suggested varieties include Chardonnay, Semillion, Shiraz and Pinot Noir. *The technical datasheet outlines options for a suitable paired Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Wine types
Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Enhance aromas and mouthfeel
- Competitive factor: Neutral
- Minimum temperature: 16 °C
- Nutritional needs: Moderate
- MLF compatibility: Recommended
- SO2production: Low
- Fermentation rate: Moderate
- Alcohol tolerance: 10 %
- Glycerol production: High
Product documentation
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