Description
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Aroma Enhancement: Boosts complex ester aromas and varietal character while masking green flavors in elegant reds like Merlot and Pinot Noir.
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Robust Performance: Features a short lag phase, high alcohol tolerance (up to 16%), and a wide fermentation temperature range (50-85°F).
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Clean & Low Maintenance: Requires minimal nitrogen and produces extremely low levels of foam, H₂S, and volatile acidity.
CEC01 was isolated by Enology college of Northwest A&F University from Merlot spontaneous fermentation in Xinjiang province, China. This yeast has a good tolerance to ethanol, a short lag phase and an excellent fermentation capacity. CEC01 enhances aromas complexity (especially ester aroma compounds expression) and varietal character of grapes, masks the green flavor compounds. Suitable for red grape varieties with elegant and complex aroma and round mouthfeel, such as Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc.
Fermentation Characteristics
- Fermentation temperature range: 50-85°F (10-35°C)
- Alcohol tolerance: up to 16%vol
- Nitrogen requirement: low
- Fermentation spped: moderate
- Production of volatile acidity: low
- Production of H₂S: low
- Production of foam: low
- Competitive factor: active
- Tolerance and flocculation: good
- Production of glycerol: moderate - high
Protocol for Use
1. Rehydration Without Yeast Nutrition
Dosage: 20 to 40 g/hL
Rehydrate the yeast using water at 10 times its weight, with a temperature range of 95°F to 104°F (35°C to 40°C).
Resuspend the yeast by gently stirring, and wait for 20 minutes.
Blend the rehydrated yeast with a bit of juice/must, gradually acclimating the yeast suspension temperature to within 5-10 degrees of the juice/must temperature.
Inoculate into the juice/must.
2. Rehydration with Nutri-Rehyd
In the situations of tough fermentation conditions (high potential alcohol, over clarified must, low temperature), rehydrating yeast with Nutri-Rehyd is recommended. Carry out the rehydration procedure according to the selected Nutri-Rehyd product's instructions.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store in original sealed packages, in a cool and dry environment. Shelf life at the recommended conditions is 42 months. After opening the yeast must be used as soon as possible. Avoiding long-term storage at temperature above 86°F (30°C).
Tips
The difference between the yeast and must temperatures should not exceed 10 degrees during inoculation.
Fermentations using active dry yeast can reduce the risk of contamination by wild yeast and harmful microorganisms.
The rehydration process must not exceed 30 minutes.
