O-MEGA™ is the most robust strain in the Scott Laboratories’ portfolio, well suited to conducting malolactic fermentation in high alcohol, low temperature, or low pH situations.
- Contributes to freshness and mineral/citrus notes in white wines
- In red wines, notes of red and dark berries like redcurrant, strawberry, blackcurrant, and blackberry are increased (not recommended for wines with herbaceous or vegetative notes, as these can be amplified)
- May help stabilize color due to its slow degradation of acetaldehyde
- Has a late degradation of citric acid resulting in very low diacetyl and VA levels, and is tolerant to levels of lactic acid that can be inhibitory to other ML strains
- Oenococcus oeni isolated in the south of France by the Institut du Français de la Vigne et du Vin (IFV) in Burgundy
Alcohol Tolerance: <16%
pH: >3.1
Total SO2: <60ppm
Temp: >57°F
Frequently used in: overripe, full-bodied red and white wines, cool-climate Pinot noir and Syrah, rosés, fruit wine
Usage: Add directly to wine and mix thoroughly.
Storage: Dated expiration. For short term (<18 months) store at 4°C (39°F). For long term (>18 months) store at –18°C (0°F).