SELECTYS® L'Authentique

SELECTYS^® L’AUTHENTIQUE is a natural yeast selected by Sofralab in Burgundy in the exceptional terroir of Côte de Nuits. SELECTYS^® L’AUTHENTIQUE is suitable for the elaboration of authentic red wines that faithfully express prestigious terroirs and show an excellent ageing potential.

• Elaboration of expressive terroir red wines with a potential for ageing
• Traditional vinification, with or without prior prefermentative cold maceration

Fermentation characteristics
• Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Killer status: neutral
• Fermentation kinetics: good implantation, average fermentation kinetics
• Optimum range of fermentation temperature: 18 to 30 °C
• Alcohol tolerance: up to 15 % Vol.
• Volatile acidity production: low to average
• Nitrogen requirements: average
• SO2 resistance: excellent
• SO2 production: low
• H2S production: low
• Glycerol production: average.

Organoleptic properties:
• Develops complex aromas with dominant ripe fruit (sour cherry, blackberry) and spicy notes
(black pepper).
• Softens the tannins and contributes to a concentrated, balanced and supple palate.