Alpha
O. oeni adapted to high alcohol; enhances mouthfeel
Red, White
#35-150592.5 hL (66 gal) dose
#35-1506025 hL (660 gal) dose
#35-15060A250 hL (6,600 gal) dose
Enoferm Alpha™ was selected by the Institut Technique du Vin (ITV) from a spontaneous fermentation. It shows good fermentation activity and provides a positive sensory contribution.
This strain is pH tolerant to 3.2, total S02 to 50 ppm, temperature to 14C°(57°F) and alcohol to 15.5%.
Alpha is a dominant strain and shows good resistance to botrycides. It is often described as enhancing mouthfeel and complexity while reducing perceptions of green and vegetative characters.