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Gervin - GV6 - Light Dessert Wine Yeast

Gervin - GV6 - Light Dessert Wine Yeast

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Gervin GV6 Light Dessert Wine Yeast (orange label) is a true Sauternes yeast with fruity and floral characteristics. It ferments down to 5°C, which makes it useful for sweet whites made in a cool spot.

Key features

  • True Sauternes-style yeast
  • Fruity and floral character
  • Ferments down to 5°C
  • Orange 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 who enjoy sweet, aromatic white and dessert wines. Compare it with the rest of the Gervin Yeast Full Range, or use our Wine Yeast Selector.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is GV6 best for?

Light dessert wines in a Sauternes style, with fruity and floral notes.

What is the lowest temperature it ferments at?

Gervin say it ferments down to 5C.

How do I make the wine sweeter?

Stabilise the finished wine, then add a sweetener to taste. Wine Sweetener is designed for this.

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Yeast Specification

🌡️5–25°CTemp Range
🍷16%ABV Tolerance
🔬 SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae
🎯 Recommended ForLight dessert and sweet country wines. True Sauternes-style yeast selected by Brian Croser. Add nutrient to prevent excess volatile acidity. Ferments down to 5°C — the lowest cold tolerance in the Gervin range. Flocculation / fermentation speed / nitrogen requirement: Not published by Gervin for this strain.