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Gervin - GV5 - White Fruit Wine Yeast

Gervin - GV5 - White Fruit Wine Yeast

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Gervin GV5 White Fruit Wine Yeast (grey label) is made for white fruit wines and ferments down to 8°C. It is a good fit for elderflower, gooseberry, apple and other light, fresh country wines.

Key features

  • White fruit wine yeast from Gervin
  • Ferments at temperatures as low as 8°C
  • Perfect for white fruit wines
  • Grey 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 country-wine makers working with light-coloured fruit and flowers. Compare it with the rest of the Gervin Yeast Full Range, or use our Wine Yeast Selector.

Frequently Asked Questions
What wines is GV5 for?

White fruit wines, such as elderflower, gooseberry and apple.

Will it work in a cool room?

Yes, Gervin say it ferments down to 8C.

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

🌡️8–25°CTemp Range
🍷15%ABV Tolerance
🔬 SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae (French Strain GVN)
⏱️ Fermentation SpeedModerate
🎯 Recommended ForWhite fruit wines — apricot, peach, strawberry, elderflower, gooseberry. Combats volatile acidity and oxidation to preserve delicate aromas. Ferments down to 8°C, useful for cool cellars. Flocculation / nitrogen requirement: Not published by Gervin for this strain.