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Fruity White Wine & Mead Yeast that Softens Acidity
Lalvin 71B is a popular strain for winemakers seeking fruit-forward styles with a softer, rounder finish. Known for its ability to metabolize malic acid, it naturally reduces sharpness and enhances balance in the finished wine. This makes 71B a great choice for young, fresh whites, rosés, meads, and fruit wines that highlight juicy aromatics and smooth acidity.
71B Fermentation Notes
- Alcohol Tolerance: up to ~14%
- Temperature Range: 59–86°F (15–30°C)
- Fermentation Speed: rapid starter with steady finish
- Nutrient Needs: moderate; responds well to balanced nutrition
71B Flavor & Aroma
- Boosts fruit-forward esters like tropical fruit and red berries
- Softens acidity by partially metabolizing malic acid
- Creates a rounder, smoother mouthfeel
71B Best Uses
- Fresh white wines
- Rosé
- Mead
- Fruit wines (apple, berry, tropical, etc.)
71B Winemaker Tips
- Perfect for young wines meant to be enjoyed early.
- Use when you want to naturally soften acidity without blending or additives.
- Great choice for meads and fruit wines needing a smooth finish.
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Fruity White Wine & Mead Yeast that Softens Acidity Lalvin 71B is a popular strain for winemakers seeking fruit-forward styles with a softer, rounder finish. Known for its ability to metabolize malic acid, it naturally reduces sharpness and enhances balance in the finished wine. This makes 71B a great choice for young, fresh whites, rosés, meads, and fruit wines that highlight juicy aromatics and smooth acidity. 71B Fermentation Notes Alcohol Tolerance: up to ~14% Temperature Range: 59–86°F (15–30°C) Fermentation Speed: rapid starter with steady finish Nutrient Needs: moderate; responds well to balanced nutrition 71B Flavor & Aroma Boosts fruit-forward esters like tropical fruit and red berries Softens acidity by partially metabolizing malic acid Creates a rounder, smoother mouthfeel 71B Best Uses Fresh white wines Rosé Mead Fruit wines (apple, berry, tropical, etc.) 71B Winemaker Tips Perfect for young wines meant to be enjoyed early. Use when you want to naturally soften acidity without blending or additives. Great choice for meads and fruit wines needing a smooth finish.
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