For stylish, terpenic white and rosé wines
Recommended varietals: Chardonnay, Gewürtztraminer, Glera, Muscat, Riesling, Semillon
Bella™ is a particularly versatile yeast strain, capable of producing an excellent organoleptic profile even in non-optimal winemaking conditions. It promotes the aromatic complexity of the grape and enhances its character.
| Kinetics | Moderate |
| Optimal temperature | 14 to 30 °C |
| Cold tolerance* | 13 °C |
| Alcohol tolerance | 17% vol. |
| Nitrogen requirements** | High |
| Killer factor | Neutral |
| Flocculation | High |
| Glycerol | 6.0 to 8.0 g/L |
| Volatile acidity | Very low |
| SO2 production | Very low – None |
| H2S production*** | Very low – None |
| Foam production | Low |
*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.
Technical Data Sheet_Bella (BEL-93)