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$65.80The Story
Silky mouthfeel, aromatic balance, and good oak integration
LALVIN SILKA™ minimizes astringency and bitterness, quickly integrates tannins, and masks herbaceous and green flavors, resulting in well balanced red wines.
- Accentuates aromas of chocolate, vanilla, and toasted oak, balanced by aromas and flavors of red currant, blackberry, and cherry
- Enhances smoothness and roundness
- Selected for its unique sensory characteristics, steady fermentation kinetics, and tolerance of challenging winemaking environments
- Oenococcus oeni isolated in La Rioja, Spain and selected by the Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino (ICVV)
Alcohol Tolerance: <16%
pH: >3.3
Total SO2: <60ppm
Temp: >59°F
Frequently used in: Medium and full-bodied red wines that are fermented or aged in oak
Usage: Add directly to wine and mix thoroughly.
Storage: Dated expiration. For short term (<18 months) store at 4°C (39°F). For long term (>18 months) store at –18°C (0°F).
Description
Silky mouthfeel, aromatic balance, and good oak integration
LALVIN SILKA™ minimizes astringency and bitterness, quickly integrates tannins, and masks herbaceous and green flavors, resulting in well balanced red wines.
- Accentuates aromas of chocolate, vanilla, and toasted oak, balanced by aromas and flavors of red currant, blackberry, and cherry
- Enhances smoothness and roundness
- Selected for its unique sensory characteristics, steady fermentation kinetics, and tolerance of challenging winemaking environments
- Oenococcus oeni isolated in La Rioja, Spain and selected by the Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino (ICVV)
Alcohol Tolerance: <16%
pH: >3.3
Total SO2: <60ppm
Temp: >59°F
Frequently used in: Medium and full-bodied red wines that are fermented or aged in oak
Usage: Add directly to wine and mix thoroughly.
Storage: Dated expiration. For short term (<18 months) store at 4°C (39°F). For long term (>18 months) store at –18°C (0°F).
