For full-body, fruity, intense red wines
Recommended varietals: Merlot, Petit Syrah, Syra, Tempranillo
Maestoso™ derives from the careful selection of aromatic strains specific for reds, with a persistent and intense fruity component, and a tannic structure that lasts over time and is well blended with the organoleptic profile of the wine.
| Kinetics | Moderate |
| Optimal temperature | 18 to 25 °C |
| Cold tolerance* | 15 °C |
| Alcohol tolerance | 16% vol. |
| Nitrogen requirements** | Moderate to High |
| Killer factor | Neutral |
| Flocculation | High |
| Glycerol | 7.0 to 9.0 g/L |
| Volatile acidity | Moderate |
| SO2 production | Very low |
| H2S production*** | Non-detectable |
| Foam production | Moderate |
*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.