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Merit
For high sugar musts, it is essential to select a yeast that is capable of completing fermentation. Viniflora® Merit is a selected strain of Saccharomyces cerevisae isolated from a Syrah wine in South Africa. Merit is a very fast, reliable and robust yeast strain that can ferment wine up to 17% alcohol (v/v). This strain is ideal for restarting fermentations and produces very low levels of SO2.
Key Features
Recommended for sparkling and red wines
Produces red and black fruit aromas and flavors
Alcohol tolerance is up to 17% (v/v)
Low SO2 and H2S production
