ALCHEMY III

Fruity and floral aroma production in bold and high alcohol reds

ALCHEMY III is a tailored blend of yeast strains that are strong fermenters and high fruity and floral aroma producers.

• Aromas produced include 2-phenylethanol (rose), phenylethyl acetate (fruity and floral), ß-ionone (raspberry), and acetate esters (fruity and candy)
• Wines display good structure and mouthfeel
• Can mask green characters (methoxypyrazines)
• Good fermenter, produces minimal SO2, and very low levels of foam
• Blend of S. cerevisiae wine yeast strains
• Developed in collaboration with the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI), Australia

Frequently used in: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Grenache, Petit Verdot, structured reds
Alcohol Tolerance: 15.5%
Nitrogen Needs: MEDIUM
Temp. Range: 61-82°F