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Lalvin All Purpose (K1V-1116)
Lalvin All Purpose (K1V-1116)
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Lalvin K1V-1116 is a reliable all-purpose dried wine yeast, selected in Montpellier in the south of France. It is a good pick for aromatic white wines and fruit wines, and copes well with tough conditions.
Key features
- Fast, steady start with little foam
- Alcohol tolerance up to 18% (depending on conditions)
- Very wide fermentation temperature range: 10-35°C
- Killer (K2) factor, so it competes well against wild yeasts
- Fermented cool (below about 16°C) with good nutrition, it gives some of the freshest, most floral aromas of any wine yeast
Best for
Fresh, aromatic whites such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc styles, fruit and country wines, and rosé. Lallemand also recommends it for red wines and ice wines.
How to use
One 5g sachet is for a home batch of 4.5-23 litres. Rehydrate in about 50ml of water at 35-37°C for 20 minutes, then add to the must. Add Yeast Nutrient for a healthy ferment, especially with fruit wines.
Who it is for
Wine makers who want one dependable yeast for most white, rosé and fruit wines. Compare it with the other strains on our Wine Yeast Selector or see the Lalvin Yeast Full Range. For sparkling wine or stuck ferments, use Lalvin EC-1118.
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