Lalvin RC212 - Red Wine Yeast - 5g

Lalvin RC212 Red Wine Yeast

Lalvin RC212 is a red-wine yeast associated with Burgundy and Pinot Noir-style fermentations, supporting colour, structure and an expressive fruit profile.

It can contribute bright red-fruit, cherry and spicy character, but it has a high nutrient requirement and benefits from careful fermentation management.

Yeast Details

• Pack Size: 5g
• Fermentation Temperature: 18–30°C
• Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 16% ABV
• Nutrient Requirement: High
• MLF: Compatible; malolactic fermentation is commonly recommended
• Good For: Pinot Noir, Burgundy-style and structured red wines

How to Use

For best results, rehydrate the 5g sachet in about 50ml of clean water at 35–40°C. Stir gently and leave for about 20 minutes, then gradually acclimatise with a little must before pitching. Do not add sugar to the rehydration water.

Substitute Yeasts

Gervin GV8 is a good alternative for aromatic, fuller red wines. Mangrove Jack's R56 is another strong choice when body and mouthfeel are priorities.

Winemaker's Tip

RC212 is not a strain to underfeed. Its high nutrient requirement means an appropriate nutrient programme is particularly important, especially in low-nitrogen musts.