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Gervin - GV3 - Sparkling Wine Yeast

Gervin - GV3 - Sparkling Wine Yeast

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Gervin GV3 Sparkling Wine Yeast (yellow label) is the strain to use for stronger sparkling wines and higher-alcohol dessert wines. It is a useful step up when a lighter yeast would struggle.

Key features

  • Sparkling wine yeast from Gervin
  • Ideal for stronger sparkling wines
  • Also suits higher-alcohol dessert wines
  • Yellow 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 winemakers making stronger fizz or rich dessert wines. Compare it with the rest of the Gervin Yeast Full Range, or use our Wine Yeast Selector.

Frequently Asked Questions
Which wines is GV3 for?

Stronger sparkling wines and higher-alcohol dessert wines.

GV3 or GV10?

GV3 suits stronger sparkling and dessert wines; GV10 is the light sparkling wine yeast, also good for rosé.

How do I use it?

Sprinkle the dried yeast onto the surface of the prepared must - no need to stir.

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Yeast Specification

🌡️15–25°CTemp Range
🫧MediumFlocculation
🍷18%ABV Tolerance
🔬 SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae
⏱️ Fermentation SpeedFast
➕ Pitch Rate5g/23L
🎯 Recommended ForSparkling wine/Champagne base, cider, elderflower and mead. Low foam; excellent for restarting stuck, over-sugared fermentations. Nitrogen requirement: Not published by Gervin for this strain.