Lalvin ICV D80™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae cerevisiae)

To enhance tannin structure
  • Suitable for organic wine (EU 2018/848)
  • Suitable for NOP
  • Vegan

Brand
Lalvin
Product detailsWine typesTechnical informationProduct documentationPairing
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Product details

Lalvin ICV D80® was isolated by Dominique Delteil of the ICV in 1992 from the Côte Rôtie area of the Rhône Valley for its ability to ferment musts high in sugar and polyphenols. With proper nutrition, aeration and fermentation temperatures below 28°C, ICV D80® will ferment up to 16% alcohol. ICV D80® brings high foremouth volume, big mid-palate mouthfeel and intense fine grain tannin to reds. It is one of the best strains for contributing big tannin volume and is characterized by ripe fruit, smoke and a licorice finish. When blended with wines fermented with Lalvin ICV D254® or Syrah, wines fermented with ICV D80® bring more tannin intensity to the blend.

Selected by Selected by the ICV in Côte Rotie, France

Wine types

Red
White

Technical information

  • General sensory contribution: Enhance varietal character
  • Competitive factor: Active
  • Minimum temperature: 15 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 28 °C
  • Nutritional needs: Moderate
  • MLF compatibility: Recommended
  • SO2production: Low
  • Fermentation rate: Moderate
  • Alcohol tolerance: 16 %
  • Glycerol production: Moderate

Product documentation

Pairing

  • Cabernet Franc: Plum, Spice
  • Cabernet Sauvignon: Ageable tannins
  • Grenache: Plum, Spice
  • Merlot: Plum, Spice, Ageable tannins
  • Mouvédre
  • Nebbiolo: Licorice, Tannin intensity, Color stability
  • Pinotage
  • Sangiovese: Floral, Tannin intensity
  • Syrah: Spice, Structural enhancement, Color stability
  • Tempranillo: Floral, Tannin intensity
  • Zinfandel: MIneral, Black pepper, Spice, High alcohol