Lalvin QA23 Dry White Wine Yeast

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.

• 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%