Name: S.cerevisiae (bayanus) strain D80
Producer: Lalvin (D80)
Origin: ICV in the Rhone Valley
Used style: Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah
other:
Ferment: rapid start, moderate rate
Temp.s:
Alcohol tolerance: 15%
Foam:
Sediment:
SO2 tolerance:
Low nutrient tolerant: Yes
Malolactic tolerant:
H2S production:
Flavour: High fore mouth volume, big mid-palate mouthfeel with an intense fine-grain tannin sensation, and a long lasting licqourice finish
Other: high sugar and polyphenol tolerance, ability the emphasise fruit variety; D80 complements D254 by bringing more tannin intensity to a blend of the two