Andante™

For fruity, young red wines

Recommended varietals: Cabernet-Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Zinfandel

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Keys benefits

Andante™ is the strain preferred by the winemaker for good colour stability over time, organoleptic richness and fermentation security. The strain shows a positive influence on the anthocyanins for colour stability and on aromatic compounds, enhancing the expression of red fruit notes.

Technical characteristics

KineticsModerate to Fast
Optimal temperature18 to 35 °C
Cold tolerance*15 °C
Alcohol tolerance17% vol.
Nitrogen requirements**Low to Moderate
Killer factorNeutral
FlocculationHigh
Glycerol7.0 to 9.0 g/L
Volatile acidityModerate
SO2 productionLow
H2S production***Non-detectable
Foam productionLow

*Once active fermentation has been established.

** YAN level: Low=between 150-225 / Moderate=between 225-300 / High=more than 300

*** Below threshold of detection in conditions tested.