Gervin GV6 - Light Dessert Wine Yeast

Gervin GV6 Light Dessert Wine Yeast

Gervin GV6 is a fruity, floral wine yeast for lighter dessert and Sauternes-style wines.

Its broad temperature range allows cool fermentation where delicate aroma is part of the target wine.

Yeast Details

• Pack Size: 5g
• Batch Size: Up to 23 litres
• Fermentation Temperature: 6–25°C
• Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 16% ABV
• Character: Fruity and floral
• Good For: Light dessert wines and Sauternes-style wines

How to Use

Sprinkle directly onto the prepared must and ferment within the recommended range. Good yeast nutrition is particularly important in high-sugar dessert-wine musts.

Substitute Yeasts

Lalvin D47 is a useful alternative for fuller white wines. Mangrove Jack's CY17 is better when fresh fruit and floral aroma are the main priorities, although neither is an exact dessert-wine replacement.

Winemaker's Tip

Cool fermentation can help preserve aroma, but very low temperatures also slow yeast activity. Keep conditions steady and provide adequate nutrition rather than simply aiming for the coldest possible ferment.