YEASTS
SIHA Active Yeast 4
SIHA Active Yeast 4 is a highly active dry yeast formulated especially for making champagne and for fermentation in the bottle by the “Méthode traditionelle”. Through permanent selection a yeast with excellent oenological properties has been developed. It is equally suitable for completing the fermentation of wine that has stopped fermenting.
Core Featur
- Secondary fermentation soon starts
- Very good fermentation properties in the cold
- Formation of a fine champagne bouquet with simultaneous intensification of the typical wine aroma
- Easy separation of the yeasts by agitation
- Produces a sparkle with fine bubbles
- Good properties for re-fermentation and fermentation of wines that have stopped fermenting
- 10-18 °C, max. 15-25 g/hl
Suitable For
- All grape varieties
| Application | Quantity required lb/1,000 gal (g/hl) under the following fermentation conditions | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Difficult | |
| Champagne and sparkling wine | 1.3–2 (15–25) | 2.5–3.3 (30–40) |
| Fermentation in bottle | 1.3–2 (15–25) | 2.5–3.3 (30–40) |
| Final fermentation of wines that have stopped fermenting | 3.3–5 | |