High-Quality Red Wine Yeast

Cellarscience Purple Dry Wine Yeast is a top choice for winemakers looking to produce high-quality red wines with big mouthfeel and complex flavors. This yeast strain is perfect for making a variety of red wines, including Syrah, Zinfandel, Pinot, Merlot, Malbec, Sangiovese, and Grenache.

Flavor Profile

Purple yeast induces flavors of ripe cherries, raspberries, red currant, figs, and jam, making it a great choice for winemakers who want to create wines with rich, fruity flavors.

Fermentation Characteristics

This yeast strain has a high alcohol tolerance of up to 15%, making it perfect for winemakers who want to produce full-bodied wines. It also has low nutrient needs and is easy to ferment, making it a great choice for beginners and experienced winemakers alike.

Winemaking Benefits

Cellarscience Purple Dry Wine Yeast produces full-bodied, rich red wines with a big mouthfeel due to its high glycerol, polysaccharide, and mannoprotein production. It also has a low production of SO2, which makes it favorable for an easy malolactic fermentation (MLF) post-fermentation.

Yeast Hydration and Fermentation

To ensure a healthy fermentation, proper yeast hydration is essential. Follow the instructions provided to rehydrate the yeast and add it to your must. With its low nutrient needs and easy fermentation characteristics, Cellarscience Purple Dry Wine Yeast is a great choice for winemakers of all levels.