Lalvin QA23, selected on soil types from the area of the appelation of Vinhos Verdes in Portuga offers qualities of fermentive security bound to a weak demand in assimilable nitrogen and O2.

Lalvin QA23 is an excellent choice for wine styles like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Chardonel and Gewürstraminer.

MICROBIOLOGICAL AND OENOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Low nutrient requirements
Low oxygen requirements
Capable of fermenting juice at low temperatures (15°C/59°F) to dryness.
Excellent thiol converter
Notable complementary yeast for developing passion fruit character in Sauvignon Blancs
Produces large amounts of beta-glucosidase enzyme during growth, allowing for the release of bound terpenes in aromatic varieties
Temperature Range of fermentation: 15°C to 32°C
Fast fermentation speed
Tolerance to alcohol: 16%

There are many factors that contribute to the making of a great wine. From the regional origin of the grapes to the fermentation & ageing conditions of the finished wine, there are a lot of variables and few constants in the world of wine making. If there is one area of consistency that a winemaker must have, it is in the quality of their yeast.

Lalvin® yeast by Lallemand is trusted by some of the world’s best-known professional winemakers to give them the performance they need time after time, and that same reliability is found in our Lalvin® yeast and bacteria strains for the home winemaker. Every Lalvin® product goes through rigorous scientific testing at each phase of production, guaranteeing the same high quality results with every batch. We offer a variety of strains that compliment a full range of wine making styles, giving you the characteristics you are looking for with the unmatched ease-of-use that only active dry yeast can provide.

Make sure your next great wine starts with great yeast.

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