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Lalvin QA23
Lalvin 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.
Lalvin QA23 has a low nutrient requirement and will ferment juice with low turbidity at low temperatures (10°C).
Recommended Styles: Fruit Wines, Cider, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard, Semillon, White Wines
Use 5 grams to make 23 litres/6 gallons of wine
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Lalvin QA23, selected on soil types from the area of the appellation of Vinhos Verdes in Portugal 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.
Lalvin QA23 is excellent for cider it enhances the cider character.
Microbiological Properties:
Lalvin QA23 has low nutrient and oxygen requirements and it has been known to ferment juice at low temperatures (15C/59F) to dryness. QA23 is an excellent thiol converter making it a complementary yeast for developing varietal Sauvignon Blanc passion fruit character. It also produces large amounts of the enzyme beta-glucosidase during growth whch allows for the release of bound terpenes in aromatic varieties.
Temperature Range of fermentation: 15C-32C
Fast fermentation speed
Tolerance to alcohol: 16%
Low nutitional requirements
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1 5 gram package used for 23 litres.
| Weight | 0.006 kg |
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| Dimensions | 6.3 × 0.4 × 7.6 cm |
