Yeast Derivative Nutrient - For rounder and smoother tannins in reds; OMRI listed

OPTI-RED® may be used to produce wines with stable color, round mouthfeel, and smooth tannins.

• Quick release of polysaccharides that participate in color stabilizing reactions when added at the onset of fermentation
• As OPTI-RED breaks down, additional polysaccharides can complex with tannins resulting in round mouthfeel and smooth tannins
• When used in the later stages of fermentation it shapes harsh polyphenolics into smoother, more approachable tannins
• OPTI-RED is an inactivated and partially autolyzed yeast derivative

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Frequently used in: light-bodied reds, medium-bodied reds
When to add: Anytime during alcoholic or malolactic fermentation
Provides: High molecular weight polysaccharides - early use promotes color stability and late use smooths harsh tannins
YAN contribution: Insignificant

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Recommended Dosage: 30 g/hL (2.5 lb/1000 gal)
Usage: Mix OPTI-RED in 10 times its weight of must or water and add during a punch-down or a
pump-over to ensure OPTI-RED is mixed in well. This product is partially soluble. Stir to maintain
suspension before and during addition.
Storage: Dated expiration. Store at 18°C (65°F). Once opened, keep tightly sealed and dry.

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Downloads
Opti-Red - Allergen Statement
Opti-Red - Food Safety Statement
Opti-Red - Non-GMO Statement
Opti-Red - OMRI Cert
Opti-Red - Safety Data Sheet
Opti-Red - Technical Data Sheet