Laffort Yeasts
Choosing the right yeast to create quality.
- Red
- White & Rose
- Actiflore - Technological range
ZYMAFLORE FX10®
- Preserves varietal specificity and terroir.
- Good for ageing on lees (healthy lees).
- High polysaccharides production (contributes to softening tannins).
- Helps to mask the perception of green character.
- Low production of H2S.
- Recommended for:
- Wines showing intense yet elegant and supple tannins.
- Wines for ageing.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE RX60®
Syrah, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Merlot, Fruit Forward Varietals
- Very high aroma production (fresh currant and berry aromas).
- Low production of H2S.
- LACTOENOS® SB3 or 450 PreAc® recommended in early co-inoculation to preserve aromatic freshness.
- Recommended for:
- Fruity, spicy wine.
- Wines requiring a highly aromatic, clean, balanced and round profile.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE F15®
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Grenache & Zinfandel
- Isolated from one of the best "Chateaux" in Bordeaux.
- High glycerol production.
- Fermentation security , high compatibility with bacteria strains.
- Produces wines suitable for extended ageing.
- Recommended for:
- Rounded, full bodied wines.
- Fruity wines requiring high varietal expression.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE RB2®
Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Merlot
- Strain isolated from the premium estates of Burgundy.
- Low color matter adsorption.
- Very good aptitude for expressing cherry/kirsch-type varietal aromas.
- Recommended for:
- Fruity, elegant wines.
- Pinot Noir varietal expression.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE F83®
Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Nebbiolo & Grenache
- Strain isolated in Tuscany on Sangiovese.
- High production of red fruit-type fermentation aromas.
- High glycerol production.
- Recommended for:
- Supple, fruity and floral wines.
- Strong expression of Sangiovese varietal characters and that of other Mediterranean grape varieties.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE X5®
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Colombard, Gewürztraminer & Rosé
- Expression of volatile thiol-type varietal aromas and fermentation aromas production (esters).
- Crisp and complex style wine.
- Recommended for:
- Wines with high aromatic intensity.
- Wines with a high varietal and fermentation aroma profile (grapefruit, tropical fruit, citrus, black currant).
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE X16®
Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Rosé, Chenin Blanc
- Very strong fermentor.
- High aromatic production (esters).
- Pof(-) character [no vinyl phenol formation], generating a delicate, clean wine profile.
- Low production of H2S.
- Recommended for:
- Aromatic wines.
- Wines with an intense fermentation aroma profile (peach, apricot, white flower, pineapple).
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE VL1®
Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat & Fruit Wines
- Isolated from the best Burgundian estates.
- Pof(-) character [no vinyl phenol formation], generating a delicate, clean wine profile.
- High ß-glucosidase enzyme activity for floral terpene release.
- Recommended for:
- Elegant and refined wines, particularly when aged on lees (Chardonnay).
- Terpene aromas.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE VL2®
Chardonnay, Viognier & Late Harvest Wines
- Strain selected in Burgundy.
- Pof(-) character [no vinyl phenol formation], generating a delicate, clean wine profile.
- High polysaccharides production.
- Recommended for:
- Excellent mouthfeel.
- Barrel fermentation.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE VL3®
Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris
- Isolated from the best Sauvignon blanc vineyards of Bordeaux.
- Good aptitude for expressing varietal aromas in Sauvignon blanc from the odorless precursors in the must.
- Mouthfeel: volume and roundness.
- Recommended for:
- Wines of finesse and elegance.
- Wines with a classical varietal aromatic profile.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE ST® (Sauternes)
Late Harvest, Semillon, Riesling, Gewürztraminer & Viognier
- Strain selected in Sauternes.
- Sensitive to SO2 for easy arrest of fermentation and with low production of SO2-binding agents.
- Resistance to high sugar concentrations.
- Recommended for:
- Late harvest wines.
- "Botrytised" grapes.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ZYMAFLORE SPARK
- Still white wines fermentation and secondary fermentation of sparkling wines.
- Good fermentation kinetics and temperature range (15–25°C / 60-77°F).
- Moderate VA, low foam and low H2S producer.
- Tolerates high SO2 and alcohol levels.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ACTIFLORE® BO213 (ex Actiflore Bayanus)
Restarting stuck fermentations, very high Brix level grapes, white wines
- Very strong ability to restart sluggish or stuck fermentations.
- Excellent capacity to ferment fructose.
- Ferments at low temperatures (10-12°C).
- Tolerates high sugar and extremely high alcohol (18% v/v) levels.
- Excellent fermentation characteristics including strong kinetics and bacteria compatibility.
- Suitable for sparkling wine process.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
300ppm – 2.4 lbs/1000 gal for restarting stuck fermentations
ACTIFLORE® F33
Red and white wines
- Excellent for the production of elegant red wines.
- Superior balance & softness due to high polysaccharide production.
- Excellent fermentation characteristics & kinetics over a wide temperature range.
- Very good alcohol tolerance and low nitrogen demand.
- Very low VA production.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
ACTIFLORE® Rosé
- Specifically selected for making premium Rosé wines.
- Strong implantation ability and fermentation rates.
- Produces high levels of fermentation aromas.
- Excellent strain for the production of fruit-driven rosé wines, especially when they are made from grapes of low aromatic potential.
Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.
