Viniflora® Oenos™ 2.0 | Dry Malolactic Bacteria | 1.5 g

• Oenos™ 2.0 is an ideal strain to achieve a fast, clean malolactic fermentation in barrel aged wines
• Goes well with most grape varieties, but is mainly used in Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Pinot noir, Gamay, Nebbiolo, Carignan, Tempranillo and Chardonnay
• Direct inoculation, freeze-dried bacteria – does not require rehydration
• High numbers of active cells which ensure a quick start of fermentation
• Good for 66 gallons

Viniflora® Oenos™ 2.0 is a Oenococcus oeni selected for faster malolactic fermentation. Viniflora® Oenos™ 2.0 was launched in 2014 as a new generation of Viniflora® Oenos™. Viniflora® Oenos™ 2.0 fits the same specifications as Viniflora® Oenos™. However, it was selected for even faster malolactic fermentation (figure 1). This means that when a winemaker desires a fast, efficient and reliable malolactic fermentation Viniflora® Oenos™ 2.0 should be the first choose.

For more information about ML Bacteria, please see MoreWine!'s Guide to Malolactic Fermentation.

Characteristics:

• Recommended for white and red wines
• Direct inoculation, freeze-dried bacteria – does not require rehydration
• High numbers of active cells which ensure a quick start of fermentation
• This strain is pH tolerant to 3.2, Total SO2 to 40 ppm, temperature 62 – 77°F and alcohol to 15% (v/v)
• Low level of volatile acidity
• Cinnamoyl Esterase Negative