Fermentis is pleased to launch a new yeast to help winemakers create elegant premium sparkling wines with fine aromas and flavors profile. SafŒno™ SPK 05 is recommended for both primary fermentation and for “prise de mousse” whatever the process chosen (Traditional method, Charmat process).

This yeast has the exceptional ability to succeed in difficult fermentation conditions and at lower temperatures. The secondary fermentation, the step that allows a base wine to become “sparkling,” requires the preparation of a yeast starter, which is traditionally a three-day process. It can be shortened with this strain to 36 hours with a new one-step process yeast starter. SafŒno™ SPK 05 produces a fresh and elegant nose, fine bubbles and a balanced finish in all types of sparkling wines, including Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant, and more.

SafŒno™ SPK 05 gives sparkling wine producers another reliable tool for precisely reaching their desired outcomes. It’s one more way Fermentis encourages the creativity and production processes by people who are passionate about the wines they make.

Fermentis, a company that creates fermentation solutions for brewers, winemakers and all producers of fermented beverages, is a business unit of Lesaffre Group, a global key player in yeast and all its applications for over 160 years. All fermentation products from Fermentis are developed with unsurpassed expertise under meticulous production procedures, which guarantees the highest microbiological purity and maximum fermentation activity.

For More Information, contact:
Justine NOBLET • Fermentis
+33(0)3 20 49 15 91
j.noblet@fermentis.lesaffre.com