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Gervin - GV11 - Red Fruit Wine Yeast

Gervin - GV11 - Red Fruit Wine Yeast

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Gervin GV11 Red Fruit Wine Yeast (dark red label) is made for red fruit wines and produces wines with a fine bouquet. It is a natural match for blackberry, elderberry, cherry, plum and other dark fruit wines.

Key features

  • Red fruit wine yeast from Gervin
  • Perfect for red fruit and country wines
  • Produces fruit wines with a fine bouquet
  • Dark red label in the Gervin range

How to use

Prepare your must, then sprinkle the dried yeast onto the surface - Gervin say there is no need to stir. Sanitise everything that touches the must with no-rinse ChemSan first.

Goes well with

For hedgerow and fruit-wine makers who want a strain matched to dark fruit. Compare it with the rest of the Gervin Yeast Full Range, or use our Wine Yeast Selector.

Frequently Asked Questions
Which fruits is GV11 suited to?

It is made for red fruit wines, such as blackberry, elderberry, cherry and plum.

How do I add the yeast?

Sprinkle it onto the surface of the prepared must. There is no need to stir.

Should I use yeast nutrient with it?

Fruit musts are often low in nutrients, so adding yeast nutrient helps the fermentation finish properly.

Is there a version for white fruit wines?

Yes, Gervin GV5 is the white fruit wine yeast.

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Yeast Specification

🌡️15–25°CTemp Range
🍷15%ABV Tolerance
⏱️ Fermentation SpeedMedium
🎯 Recommended ForBlackberry, elderberry, cherry, plum and apple wines. Metabolises up to 35% of malic acid — reduces tartness similar in effect to malolactic fermentation, but performed by the yeast itself. Flocculation / nitrogen requirement: Not published by Gervin for this strain.