Selected in Portugal by the University of Tras os Monetes e Alto Douro (UTAD) in cooperation with the Viticultural Commission of the Region Vinhos Verdes
Lalvin QA23 white wine yeast: Package size: 125gm vacuum sealed $24.50.
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Recommended for the production of white wines where fresh, fruity clean wines are required. Also recommended for Ciders.
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In Portugal and Europe QA23 is considered among the best strains to produce white wine easy to drink with delicate perfume and clean palate.
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In France QA23 was first introduced to produce wines for the English and German markets.
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Optimum fermentation temp 15 to 32C. It will ferment at 10C where temp control is employed by the winemaker to control the rate of sugar catabolism.
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It has the ability to ferment juice with low nutrient content.
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This property makes QA23 very suitable for many white wines.
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Low foaming and fast settling to clarity
Enoferm QA23 was selected in Portugal by the University of Tras os Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) in cooperation with the Viticultural Commission of the Region Vinhos Verdes. It is used for Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Chenin blanc, Colombard and Semillon for production of fresh, fruity, clean wines. It enhances aromas of terpenic varietals through its beta-glucosidase activity and is an excellent thiol converter making it a complementary yeast for developing varietal Sauvignon blanc passion fruit character. Enoferm QA23 has a low nutrient requirement and will ferment juice with low turbidity at low temperatures (10°C). It is classified as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus. |