Gervin GV11 - Red Fruit Wine Yeast (Apple, Damson, Blackberry, Plum, Cherry)

Gervin GV11 Red Fruit Wine Yeast

Gervin GV11 is a fruit-led wine yeast for red fruit and country wines, particularly where a softer acid profile is useful.

It can metabolise some of the malic acid in the must, making it a practical choice for sharper berry and fruit wines.

Yeast Details

• Pack Size: 5g
• Batch Size: Up to 23 litres
• Fermentation Temperature: 15–25°C
• Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 15% ABV
• Malic Acid: Can metabolise up to approximately 35%
• Good For: Red fruit wines and country wines including blackberry, plum and cherry

How to Use

Sprinkle directly onto the prepared must and ferment within the recommended range. Use suitable wine yeast nutrient where the must is low in available nitrogen.

Substitute Yeasts

Mangrove Jack's CR51 is a good alternative for lighter, fruit-forward reds. Mangrove Jack's MA33 is the better choice when malic-acid reduction is the main priority.

Winemaker's Tip

Because GV11 can reduce malic acid, check the must's acidity before making additional acid adjustments rather than automatically following a fixed recipe.