VitiFerm™ BIO Alba Fria
Properties
- Moderate fermentation speed, therefore absolutely gentle on the aroma.
- Offers a broad aroma spectrum and high alcohol tolerance.
- Promotion of aromatic thiols.
- Low nutrient requirement.
- Low ester formation, thus emphasizing the terroir and varietal character.
- Low SO2 formation, making it ideal for the subsequent BSA.
- Completely free from chemical ingredients and emulsifiers.
- Certified organic in accordance with EU regulations.
- Particularly suitable for Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Müller Thurgau.
VitiFerm™ BIO yeasts are consistently organically produced, from selection to production, and therefore fully comply with EU Regulation 2018/848 and Implementing Regulation 889/2008. They are free from synthetic emulsifiers and stabilizers. It is therefore important to ensure that 2B yeasts are ACTIVATED and not rehydrated in order to function properly!
BIO dry yeasts
VitiFerm™ BIO - natural flavors for natural wines
- True wild strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Combination of natural wild yeasts
- Complex aroma
- High fermentation power and safety
- Low SO2 formation
- BIO certified
Frequently asked questions about VitiFerm™ BIO Alba Fria
VitiFerm™ BIO Alba Fria is a certified organic dry yeast selected from a biodynamic habitat. It is particularly suitable for white wines with a fine aroma, such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Müller-Thurgau.
The yeast works at a moderate fermentation speed and thus preserves fine primary aromas. It promotes aromatic thiols and produces an elegant, fresh flavor profile with a clear varietal character.
It offers high alcohol tolerance, low nutrient requirements and minimal ester formation. Its low SO₂ production makes it ideal for subsequent malolactic fermentation.
Yes, it is fully certified organic in accordance with EU Regulation 2018/848 and Implementing Regulation 889/2008 and is produced without chemical ingredients or emulsifiers.
2B yeasts such as VitiFerm™ BIO Alba Fria must be activated, not just rehydrated, to achieve optimum fermentation performance.
VitiFerm™ BIO Alba Fria is available in 0.5 kg and 10 kg.