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Product description
Security and mouthfeel, adapted to high alcohol wines
Enoferm ALPHA was selected by the Institut Technique du Vin (ITV) in France from spontaneous malolactic fermentations showing good fermentation activity and sensory contribution. ALPHA is a dominant strain and has the capacity to achieve reliable MLF, even showing good resistance to botrycides. Contrary to spontaneous MLF, the contribution of ALPHA to white wine is usually described as enhancing the mouthfeel, while respecting the wine’s varietal character. The lower perception of green and vegetative flavors is the result of the very positive impact of ALPHA™ on wine complexity.
Alcohol Tolerance
15.5 %pH Tolerance
> 3.2SO₂ Total Tolerance
<50 mg/LNutrient Demand
LowMin. Temperature Tolerance
14 °CMax. Temperature Tolerance
28 °CSuitability for co-Inoculation
RecommendedDiacetyl Production during co-Inoculation
Very lowSensory Impact
Mouthfeel Complexity FruityDiacetyl Production by Post AF Inoculation
Moderate to LowCitric Acid Degradation
Late to moderate degradation during MLFBiogenic Amines
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Additional information
Additional information
Stock Unit Each
Stock-to-base Ratio 1
Available In Uvaferm Alpha MBR (25G/25HL)