Viniflora® Prelude™ is a pure strain of Torulaspora delbrueckii to be used in combination with your Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain of choice.
This non-Saccharomyces yeast strain has been carefully selected to mimic successful wild ferments, increase aromatic complexity, enhance fresh fruit forward wines, and develop a round mouthfeel. For wines fermented or aged in oak, PRELUDE bridges the gap between yeast derived compounds and oak flavors.
This yeast can also be used in beer in the same manner as White Labs WLP603 Torulaspora Delbuekii in mixed fermentations to achieve high levels of phenols and ester production.
This specialty yeast is not intended to achieve complete alcoholic fermentation but to enhance wine complexity. Prelude has to be followed by a Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast of choice to achieve a safe and fast alcoholic fermentation.
Key Features Recommended for Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Pinot Noir Increases wine viscosity and fullness Heavy producer of mannoproteins/polysaccharides Controlled inoculum helps minimize volatile acidity production.
Temperature: 15-25°C
Fermentation Speed: Slow
Alcohol Tolerance: 9.0%
Nitrogen Needs: Low
Styles:
- Perfect for Red or White Wines aged/fermented in Oak
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah
