Gervin GV3 - Sparkling Wine Yeast (Champagne, Cider, Elderflower, Mead)
Gervin GV3 sparkling wine and cider yeast for up to 23 litres. Robust fermentation, 15–25°C range and up to 18% alcohol tolerance.
Gervin GV3 Sparkling Wine & Cider Yeast
Gervin GV3 is a robust, high-alcohol yeast suited to sparkling wine, cider and other demanding fruit fermentations.
Its dependable fermentation makes it useful for elderflower wines, mead and restart work as well as sparkling styles.
Yeast Details
- Pack Size: 5g
- Batch Size: Up to 23 litres
- Fermentation Temperature: 15–25°C
- Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 18% ABV
- Character: Robust and low foaming
- Good For: Sparkling wine, cider, elderflower wine, mead and restart fermentation
How to Use
Sprinkle directly onto the prepared must or juice and ferment within the recommended range. Use suitable nutrient for low-nutrient musts and honey-based ferments.
Substitute Yeasts
Mangrove Jack's CL23 is a neutral 18% alternative for sparkling and white wines. Gervin GV10 is another clean sparkling-wine and restart option.
Winemaker's Tip
GV3 can help with difficult fermentations, but a stuck ferment should be diagnosed first. Temperature, nutrient shortage, excessive alcohol or another inhibition may need correcting before adding more yeast.
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