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D80 Dry Wine Yeast

D80 Dry Wine Yeast

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ICV-D80 was isolated by Dominique Delteil of the ICV in 1992 from the Cote Rotie area of the Rhone Valley. In addition to its' ability to enhance tannin structure, it's know for being able to ferment musts high in sugar and polyphenols. With proper nutrition, aeration and fermentation temperatures below 82 degrees F, ICV-D80 will ferment up to 16% alcohol. ICV-D80 brings high fore-mouth volume, big mid-palate mouthfeel and intense fine grain tannin to reds. It is one of the best strains for contributing big tannin volume in a blend. ICV-D80 is characterized by concentrated, dark fruit, smoke and a licorice finish. When blended with wines fermented with ICV-D254 or Syrah, wines fermented with ICV-D80 bring more tannin intensity to the blend. In short, this yeast is truly great for the structural support it can bring to a wine. However, if the winemaker is looking for highlighted fruit and ethereal top-notes as well, it often may not be the best choice when using a single strain in the vintage. Therefore, it may help to think of it as usually needing a companion strain to help bring everything to a finished wine.

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adds body and complexity when combined with D254
brian h on Mar 1, 2023
works well with D254 for Big Cabernets
David M on Oct 21, 2022
adds body and complexity when combined with D254
brian h on Mar 1, 2023
Best red wine yeast. Gives off a multitude of flavors
Mordechai E on Nov 7, 2022
works well with D254 for Big Cabernets
David M on Oct 21, 2022
It makes a fantastic Rhone style red.
George B on Sep 28, 2022
Great Yeast
Michael B on Sep 14, 2022
Nice fermenter supports varietal characteristics
Alvin B on Jul 27, 2022
Best red wine yeast. Gives off a multitude of flavors
Mordechai E on Nov 7, 2022
It makes a fantastic Rhone style red.
George B on Sep 28, 2022
What is the ratio of blending D80 with D254?
Barry P L on Sep 14, 2024
BEST ANSWER: I used it on Noble Muscadine grapes. There really is no good information online for muscadine wine. So I just mixed it 50/50. I don't have the resources to do much testing. I thought it came out good, but who knows. Some other ratio my have blown my mind. I may try it again, but this year I decided to try BDX, so no need to mix this year.
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